BMW F30 F31 Side Skirt M Sport Sill Strip Left N/S Champagne Quartz Metallic X08

Visual condition of the part

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

BMW F30 F31 Side Skirt M Sport Sill Strip Left N/S Champagne Quartz Metallic X08 is an original body side sill strip designed for installation on the driver's side. The component ensures a factory-fit to the side body line, and the Champagne Quartz metallic paint allows for visual consistency with the remaining body panels.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 8056579-CHQ
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 8056579
• Substitutable numbers: 51778056579, 8056579
• Location on the vehicle: Left
• Color: Champagne Quartz Metallic - X08
• Category: Running Boards & Side Bars

Purpose and function of the component

This BMW 3 Series F30/F31 M Sport side skirt is designed as an exterior sill panel for the left side of the vehicle. It is responsible for the aesthetic finish of the lower part of the body side, while also serving as a shield for the sill structure against dirt and minor mechanical damage resulting from daily use.

Dedicated mounts and the profile characteristic of the M Sport version allow for precise fitting with factory bumpers and other aerodynamic package components, without the need for body modifications.

Color and paint matching

The strip is finished in Champagne Quartz Metallic – X08, a distinctive metallic shade used in the original BMW paint palette. Thanks to this, the component can be used both as a replacement part after damage and as a component to restore visual consistency after bodywork and paint repairs.

The factory paint shade facilitates matching with the existing body coating, limiting the scope of any potential paint work to a minimum or allowing it to be completely omitted if the condition of the coating is satisfactory.

Installation characteristics

The left M Sport side skirt for the BMW F30/F31 is prepared for installation at factory mounting points on the driver's side. The design of the component is consistent with the original body geometry, which facilitates quick and predictable installation in workshop or service conditions.

The appropriate shaping of the edges and moldings allows for the proper drainage of water and contaminants from the lower body area, which is important for the durability of anti-corrosion protection and vehicle comfort.

Condition and service application

The component is from disassembly and is intended for re-installation as a spare part in BMW 3 Series F30/F31 vehicles equipped with the M Sport package. It can be used both for post-accident repairs and for replacing worn or damaged sill strips to restore the aesthetics of the side body section.

For body and paint workshops as well as services specializing in the BMW brand, the use of an original side sill strip allows for maintaining compliance with the vehicle's factory specification and reducing the time required to fit the component.

Support with selection and related parts

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

When comparing solutions used in various premium brands and considering used body and equipment components, the article describing the advantages of original components from disassembly, available here, may be helpful: used parts for Mercedes – original components from disassembly.