BMW 1 E87 LCI Sill Strip Side Skirt Right O/S Montegoblau Montego Blau - A51

The BMW E87 LCI Right Side Sill Cover Trim is an original body part designed for installation on the right side of post-facelift 1 Series models. Finished in Montegoblau Metallic - A51, this cover helps maintain visual consistency with the factory paint and restores the aesthetic of the sill area after wear and tear damage. It's a practical solution for users who want to technically restore the sill line and protect the lower part of the car body.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 0036144-MTB
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 0036144
• Substitutable numbers: 51770036144, 0036144
• Location on the vehicle: Right
• Color: Montegoblau Metallic - A51
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and Fitment

The sill cover has been specifically designed for the post-facelift BMW 1 Series E87 body, taking into account the sill geometry and characteristic side line. The part is intended for installation on the right side of the vehicle, ensuring proper alignment with the doors and other side panels.

As part of the Doors and Door Panels category, this trim works with the factory sill mountings, facilitating installation and minimizing the need for additional modifications. This makes it a functional solution for both accident repairs and replacement of worn body parts.

Visual Characteristics and Color

The finish in Montegoblau Metallic - A51 allows for consistency with BMW's factory paint palette, which is particularly important for repairs performed to an OEM-like standard. The metallic structure of the color harmonizes well with the car's side line, emphasizing the distinctive silhouette of the E87 LCI.

Its placement on the right side of the vehicle means the cover serves both protective and aesthetic functions – it conceals potential signs of previous repairs in the lower body area and helps restore visual symmetry between the left and right sides.

Protective Function and Technical Application

The sill trim operates in a critical body area, exposed to dirt, water, road salt, and minor stone impacts. Using a dedicated cover allows you to:

• limit direct contact of the sills with external factors,
• reduce the risk of corrosion forming in the lower side area,
• replace a missing or damaged factory trim element,
• maintain the correct sill line in relation to the doors and fenders.

Thanks to its design tailored to the specific BMW model, the cover can be used for both body repairs and visual refresh of the vehicle, without the need for universal, poorly fitting solutions.

Condition of the Part and Benefits of Choosing a Used Part

The offered sill cover is a used part, which in practice means a favorable compromise between repair cost and maintaining the vehicle's original specifications. In many cases, choosing a dismantled part allows for a better color match to the rest of the body than a new, unpainted component.

For users planning bodywork to a factory-like standard, using an original BMW sill trim is a technically sound solution – it preserves the geometry, mounting method, and material characteristics intended by the manufacturer.

Expanding the Sill Area and Additional Resources

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the sill area on your BMW and need other parts from the same category, such as covers, overlays, or additional trims, check the available parts in the BMW Doors and Door Panels category.

For drivers interested in a broader perspective on vehicle technology, including all-wheel-drive solutions used in various brands, an article discussing the design and servicing of AWD systems may be helpful – you can find it here: xDrive, 4Matic, quattro or 4Motion – AWD Comparison.