BMW 5 E60 E61 LCI 1 Door Sill Cover Side Skirt Left N/S Monacoblau Blue - A35

The BMW E60 E61 LCI Left Sill Trim Strip is an original body part designed for installation on the left side of post-facelift 5 Series models. With precise fitment to the factory sill geometry and the Monacoblau Metallic - A35 paint, it ensures a cohesive look with other body panels. This is a practical solution for users looking to restore the aesthetics and functionality of the sill area after mechanical damage or corrosion.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 0422464-MB1
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 0422464
• Substitutable numbers: 51770422464, 0422464, 51777178121, 7178121
• Location on the vehicle: Left
• Color: Monacoblau Metallic - A35
• Category: Splash Guards & Mud Flaps

Purpose and Function of the Sill Trim

The left sill trim strip serves a dual purpose: it protects the lower edge of the body from dirt and minor damage, and it completes the LCI side body line. The part is specifically designed for the BMW 5 Series, ensuring proper alignment with the doors, wheel arches, and factory mounting points.

Thanks to its dedicated shape and fixings, the trim visually stabilizes the lower part of the body, limiting the accumulation of dirt in critical sill areas. This is particularly important for vehicles used in urban conditions and on roads with poorer surface quality.

Monacoblau Metallic - A35 Paint Color and Matching

The factory Monacoblau Metallic - A35 color allows for consistency with the original body finish, without the need for immediate painting of the entire part. This is a beneficial solution when replacing a damaged trim strip on cars of the same shade, and also serves as a good base for potential paint touch-ups.

The metallic paint finish provides the characteristic BMW color depth and proper light reflection, which is important for both aesthetics and maintaining a uniform appearance of the side body after repair.

Mounting Characteristics and Body Integration

The part is designed for installation on the left side of the vehicle, in the sill area, using factory mounting points. The trim's construction is adapted to the geometry of the LCI version, ensuring continuity of the side line and proper interaction with other body panels.

As part of the Mud Flaps category, the trim works with the lower body area, limiting direct contact of the sill with water, mud, and small stones thrown from the wheels. Proper installation of the part helps reduce the risk of accelerated corrosion in the lower part of the body.

Product Condition and Service Application

The offered sill trim is a used part, making it an attractive service solution for vehicle owners who want to maintain their car in good technical condition at a reasonable repair cost. Replacing a damaged trim strip with an original component preserves factory fitment and stylistic consistency with the model.

The product is suitable for both localized repairs after minor collisions and for comprehensive renovation of the side body area, where restoring the correct geometry and appearance of the sill area is necessary.

Expanding the BMW Sill Area Modernization

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

For drivers interested in a broader approach to maintaining precise vehicle handling and diagnosing components responsible for driving stability, a guide describing the construction and operation of the steering system may be helpful – you can find it in the article Steering System and Power Steering – How it Works and What Goes Wrong?.