BMW 1 E87 LCI M Sport Sill Strip Side Skirt Right O/S Sparkling Graphite A22

BMW 1 E87 LCI M Sport Sill Strip Side Skirt Right O/S Sparkling Graphite A22 is an original body component designed for the right side of the vehicle, finished in the attractive Sparkling Graphite Metallic - A22 color. This type of sill strip helps maintain a consistent look for the side of the bodywork while providing functional protection for the sill against mechanical damage. Thanks to its factory origin from the BMW range, it ensures a proper fit for the E87 model structure.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 0033556-SG2
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 0033556
• Substitutable numbers: 51770033556, 0033556, 51777906816, 7906816
• Location on the vehicle: Right
• Color: Sparkling Graphite Metallic - A22
• Category: Splash Guards & Mud Flaps

Technical characteristics and intended use

The sill strip is designed as a component mounted on the right side of the vehicle, in the lower part of the body. Its task is to protect the sill from stone chips, dirt, and typical damage occurring during daily use. The design is adapted to the factory mounting points in the BMW E87, which facilitates installation and allows for maintaining the original body geometry.

The finish in the Sparkling Graphite Metallic - A22 shade allows for an aesthetic match to the body paint in the same color, without the need for additional painting or with minimal corrective work. This is a practical solution when replacing a damaged strip after a collision or during the renovation of the side body zone.

Color and body aesthetics

The metallic paint in the Sparkling Graphite tone gives the sill a subdued, elegant look, characteristic of many BMW E87 configurations. A properly selected shade helps maintain the visual consistency of the entire side of the vehicle, which is particularly important for post-accident repairs and restoring the car to its original visual state.

The use of the factory color also helps to limit shade differences between the newly installed strip and other body elements, which translates into a more professional final effect after repair.

Component condition and service application

The sill strip is offered as a used part, making it a cost-effective solution for economical repairs where both functionality and cost control are important. This type of element will work well when replacing a strip damaged by hitting a curb, a garage threshold, or as a result of local corrosion around the mounts.

Thanks to the preservation of the original geometry and factory mounting method, the strip can be used both in body and paint shops and by experienced users performing body repairs themselves.

Integration with other sill zone elements

The sill and the sill strip work with other components of the side body, such as covers, overlays, or elements protecting the lower edge of the door. A properly selected strip helps maintain the sill line and ensures a proper transition between the sill and other body panels, which is important both visually and functionally (water drainage, protection against dirt).

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the sill zone 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 Mudflaps category.

Technical support and part selection

When selecting body elements for specific generations and equipment versions, it is helpful to use reliable technical sources and compare solutions used in different models. In the context of structurally related brands, it is worth familiarizing yourself with the analysis of differences between generations and the importance of original components, which is discussed in more detail in the article Classic Mini vs modern MINI – how the construction has changed and which original Mini parts help preserve their character.