Side Skirt BMW F46 Sill Strip Covering Right O/S Mineralweiss White - A96

Visual condition of the part

Possible scratches and paint chips – condition as shown in the product photos.

Side Skirt BMW F46 Sill Strip Covering Right O/S Mineralweiss White - A96 is an original body component from the Side skirts category, designed for installation on the right side of BMW F46 series models. The paint in the Mineral White Metallic - A96 shade ensures color consistency with the factory body finish and facilitates the aesthetic replacement of a damaged side skirt.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7403806-MW
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7403806
• Substitutable numbers: 7403806, 51177403806
• Location on the vehicle: Right
• Color: Mineral White Metallic - A96
• Category: Running Boards & Side Bars

Purpose and function of the BMW F46 side skirt

The described side skirt is an exterior component mounted on the right side of the vehicle, responsible for protecting the sill area against mechanical damage and external factors. Thanks to its precise fit for the specific BMW F46 generation, it ensures proper alignment with the body line, which translates into stable mounting and correct load distribution within the sill area.

The side skirt also serves a visual role – it masks structural edges, streamlines the car's side profile, and allows for the restoration of the vehicle's factory appearance following a collision, corrosion, or local body and paint repairs.

Mineral White Metallic - A96 color and visual fit

The factory paint Mineral White Metallic - A96 is a popular metallic white shade used in modern BMW models. Using a side skirt in this color:

• facilitates the replacement of a damaged component without the need for full painting of the entire sill area,
• ensures consistency with the original body color palette,
• allows for limiting workshop work to fitting and installation.

For users concerned about body aesthetics, this means the possibility of restoring a uniform side surface without visible shade differences between the side skirt and other body panels.

Technical characteristics and installation

The side skirt has been designed as a component dedicated to the right side of the vehicle, which is important for both the geometry of the mounts and the shape of the profile, which is matched to the door and wheel arch lines. The OEM construction ensures:

• compatibility with factory mounting points in the BMW F46,
• proper adhesion to the sill surface,
• maintenance of tightness and protection against dirt and moisture in this part of the body.

The item comes from dismantling, which in practice means it is an original BMW part, not a replacement. For many users and workshops, this is a beneficial solution, as it allows for maintaining factory quality of material, shape, and finish while reducing repair costs.

Practical application and benefits of choosing a used part

Choosing a used side skirt for a BMW F46 is particularly beneficial in situations where there has been:

• local mechanical damage to the right side skirt,
• corrosion or abrasions in the lower part of the body,
• a need to replace the component after bodywork repairs.

The original side skirt allows for maintaining compliance with the vehicle's factory specifications, which is important for both the durability of the repair and the subsequent resale of the car. A used OEM component is often better fitted than cheaper replacements, which translates into fewer installation adjustments and more stable mounting in the long term.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the sill area in your BMW and need other components from the same group, such as covers, trims, or additional strips, check the available parts in the BMW side skirts category.

Additional information and technical support

For BMW owners interested in a wider range of car work – including electronic systems and comfort systems – a guide on using proven parts from dismantling may be helpful. It is worth reading the article Driving pleasure for years – how to take care of iDrive systems and electronic modules in BMW 3 and 5 series models using parts from dismantling?, which shows how to consciously select used components and plan repairs based on original parts.