Side Skirt BMW X3 E83 M Sport Door Sill Cover Right O/S Black Sapphire - 475

Visual condition of the part

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

The BMW E83 Right Sill Trim M-Sport Package Black Sapphire is an original body element from the M line, designed for the right side of the vehicle. Finished in Black Sapphire Metallic - 475, this sill trim helps maintain the cohesive look of the factory M package and restores the aesthetic of the vehicle's side body. This is the solution for users who want to replace a damaged sill on their BMW X3 E83 in a technically correct manner.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 0403482-BS3
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 0403482
• Substitutable numbers: 51110403482, 0403482
• Location on the vehicle: Right
• Color: Black Sapphire Metallic - 475
• Category: Running Boards & Side Bars

Intended Use and Fitment for BMW E83

The sill trim has been specifically designed for the BMW X3 E83 generation with the M package, intended for the right side of the vehicle. This ensures proper fitment to factory mounting points, correct profiling relative to the doors and sills, and preservation of the original body line. Consequently, this part can be installed as a replacement for a damaged trim without requiring body modifications.

Black Sapphire Metallic - 475 Finish

The Black Sapphire Metallic - 475 color is a distinctive dark metallic BMW paint, often found on M package equipped vehicles. Using a sill trim in this shade allows for:

• maintaining color consistency across the entire side of the vehicle,
• reducing the need for additional painting when replacing the part,
• aesthetic matching with bumpers and other body elements in the same color.

For car owners who care about their vehicle's appearance, it's important that the sill trim in this finish complements both standard wheels and sportier configurations characteristic of the M package.

M-Sport Package Sill Trim Characteristics

The M package sill trim differs in shape from standard sills, emphasizing a more dynamic body character. The profile is more pronounced, visually lowering the car's silhouette and better integrating with wider bumpers and other M-Sport package elements. Using an original sill trim ensures:

• stylistic consistency of the entire M kit,
• proper transitions between the sill and wheel arches,
• factory edge geometry, crucial for installing seals and covers.

Used Condition and Benefits of Choosing OEM Parts

This item is a used part from a dismantled vehicle, meaning it's pre-owned but retains the characteristics of an original BMW component. In practice, the user receives:

• factory fitment for the BMW E83 body,
• compliance with the M-Sport package line,
• a cost-effective solution compared to a new part.

Choosing an original sill trim from a dismantled vehicle is particularly advantageous for collision repairs and restoring a car to its factory condition after wear and tear damage.

BMW Sill Trims – Related Parts Offer

If you are planning a comprehensive renovation of the side body of your X3 and are also interested in other elements from this group, such as the driver's side trim or additional covers, check out the available parts in the BMW Sill Trims category.

More About Using Dismantled Parts in BMW

BMW owners interested in a broader use of dismantled components, especially for repairs of electronic systems and comfort systems, may find an article describing practical examples of such repairs interesting – Years of Driving Pleasure – How to Care for iDrive Systems and Electronic Modules in BMW 3 and 5 Series Models Using Dismantled Parts?.