BMW X5 E70 M Sport Sill Strip Side Skirt Right O/S Black Sapphire - 475

Visual condition of the part

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

BMW X5 E70 M Sport Sill Strip Side Skirt Right O/S Black Sapphire is an original body component designed for the right side of the vehicle, perfect for maintaining the consistent styling of the factory M Sport package. Finished in Black Sapphire Metallic - 475, it allows you to aesthetically restore the sill line and match it to the existing body paint. This is a practical solution for post-accident repairs, replacing a damaged strip, or restoring the car to its original M Sport equipment specifications.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 8037290-BS
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 8037290
• Substitutable numbers: 51778037290, 8037290
• Location on the vehicle: Right
• Color: Black Sapphire Metallic - 475
• Category: Running Boards & Side Bars

Technical characteristics and intended use

The presented sill strip has been designed specifically for the BMW X5 E70 model with the M Sport package, intended for the right side of the body. The component's construction is matched to the factory mounting points, which facilitates installation and ensures proper fitment with other bumper, wheel arch, and sill components.

The Black Sapphire Metallic - 475 color allows for a uniform appearance of the side body section, reducing the need for additional paint work by the user. As a result, the strip works well both for replacing a single element and for broader restoration work in the sill area.

Body function and installation benefits

The sill strip in the BMW X5 E70 plays an important role in both visual and functional terms. It is responsible for the aesthetic finish of the lower body edge, while also helping to protect the sill zone from typical operational damage, such as minor impacts or road debris.

Key advantages of installing this component include:

• maintaining the consistent styling line characteristic of the M Sport package,
• aesthetic finish of the right side of the vehicle in the original paint shade,
• possibility of restoring the factory look after body and paint repairs,
• easier maintenance of the side body section in good visual condition.

This item from the Sill strips category is particularly useful for repairs after parking damage or when replacing parts after dismantling other body components.

Condition, origin, and fitment

The offered strip is a used part, sourced from dismantling, which allows for maintaining the original geometry and finish characteristic of factory BMW equipment. This type of component is a good choice for users who want to keep their car in a configuration close to its factory-fresh state, without using aftermarket replacements with uncertain fitment.

Before installation, it is recommended to perform a standard verification of compatibility with the specific vehicle equipment version and to check the surface condition for any further paint work, if planned. This allows for optimal preparation of the element for installation and achieving the most uniform visual effect on the right side.

Application in BMW X5 E70 service and restoration

This type of sill strip works well in professional body and paint workshops as well as in services specializing in the BMW brand, where maintaining the original body line and proper component fitment is essential. It can be used both for a single replacement of a damaged sill and for comprehensive restoration of the side body section in vehicles with the M Sport package.

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 sill strips category.