BMW F12 F13 Side Skirt M Sport Sill Cover Panel Left N/S Black Sapphire - 475

Visual condition of the part

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

BMW F12 F13 Side Skirt M Sport Sill Cover Panel Left N/S Black Sapphire is an original body component designed for the 6 Series coupe and convertible models. This factory side skirt ensures the correct alignment of the side profile, maintaining the characteristic sporty look of the M package and color consistency with the vehicle's paintwork.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 8050417-BS
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 8050417
• Substitutable numbers: 8050417, 51778050417
• Location on the vehicle: Left
• Color: Black Sapphire Metallic - 475
• Category: Running Boards & Side Bars

Purpose and function of the component

The described side skirt is dedicated for installation on the left side of the vehicle, in the rocker panel area of the BMW 6 Series F12/F13 with the M Sport package. The component serves both an aesthetic and protective function – it shields the lower edge of the bodywork from mechanical damage and external factors, while simultaneously emphasizing the car's dynamic side line.

Thanks to the use of original geometry, the side skirt maintains proper fitment with other body panels, which facilitates installation and reduces the need for additional bodywork adjustments.

Appearance and color matching

The trim is finished in Black Sapphire Metallic – 475, which allows for consistency with the factory BMW color palette. The metallic black harmonizes well with the M Sport line, highlighting the sporty character of the body and giving it a more massive, low-slung appearance.

The original surface finish facilitates integration with the vehicle's existing paint – in many cases, it allows for limiting paintwork to potential corrections only, without the need for a full repaint of the component.

Benefits of using an original side skirt

Using a factory M Sport side skirt on the left side of the BMW F12/F13 body provides a number of practical benefits:

• preservation of the original side line and body proportions characteristic of the M Sport package,
• proper fitment with factory mounting points,
• compatibility with other aerodynamic elements of the rocker panel area,
• maintaining a consistent vehicle appearance after repair or replacement of a damaged component.

The element from the Side skirts category is particularly important during repairs after side collisions or during body restoration, when maintaining the factory look and proper aerodynamics is a priority.

Condition and service application

The offered side skirt is in used condition, which makes it an attractive solution for service repairs where a combination of part originality and a rational budget is important. This type of component will work well both when replacing a damaged side skirt and when completing an M Sport package on a car that was not originally equipped with one.

Thanks to the preservation of the factory design, installation can be carried out at standard mounting points, using typical service procedures for the BMW F12/F13 body.

Expansion of rocker panel modernization

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

For those interested in a broader context of the development of body solutions and equipment in the premium segment, an article discussing the evolution of flagship Mercedes models may be helpful – you can find it here: The evolution of the Mercedes S-Class – innovation and parts development over the years.