BMW E87 Sill Strip Side Skirt Right O/S Sydneyblau Metallic - A19

BMW E87 Sill Strip Side Skirt Right O/S Sydneyblau Metallic - A19 is an original body component designed for the right side of the vehicle, ensuring a consistent look and proper finish for the sill area. Thanks to the factory Sydneyblau Metallic - A19 color, the strip allows for maintaining a uniform paint line without the need for additional color matching. It is a practical solution for post-accident repairs, visual corrections, and restoring the body aesthetics of the BMW E87 model.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 0032948-SYD4
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 51770032948
• Substitutable numbers: 51770032948, 0032948, SYD15442001
• Location on the vehicle: Right
• Color: Sydneyblau Metallic - A19
• Category: Other Exterior Parts & Accessories

Purpose and function of the sill strip

The right sill strip in the BMW E87 is responsible for the aesthetic and technical finish of the lower part of the body side. This element:

• masks the structural edges of the sill and the lower part of the door,
• creates a continuous side line of the body, consistent with the BMW design,
• provides an additional protective layer against minor mechanical damage in the sill area.

Due to its fitment for the specific body model, the strip maintains the correct geometry and alignment with other side panels.

Sydneyblau Metallic - A19 color and visual matching

The factory Sydneyblau Metallic - A19 paint is a characteristic metallic shade used by BMW, which ensures consistency with the original body finish. Using a strip in this color allows you to:

• minimize the scope of paint work when replacing the component,
• maintain a uniform shade along the entire length of the sill on the right side,
• preserve the factory character and stylistic line of the BMW E87.

For users who care about visual continuity of the body, this is a particularly beneficial solution for local repairs of the side part of the vehicle.

Placement on the vehicle and mounting aspects

The sill strip is intended for installation on the right side of the vehicle, in the lower part of the side body area. Proper placement on the vehicle facilitates:

• correct alignment of the sill line relative to the doors and fenders,
• maintaining factory gaps and transitions between elements,
• reducing the need for additional adjustments during installation.

As a BMW part, the strip is designed for compatibility with the factory mounting points in the E87 model.

Characteristics of the used component

The presented sill strip is a used part, which in practice means it comes from vehicle dismantling and may show signs of wear typical for body components. This type of component is an attractive alternative to new parts, especially for repairs where maintaining the original paint and reducing costs is key. A used OEM element also allows you to maintain compliance with the factory BMW specification.

Expansion of the sill area in BMW

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

Technical knowledge and part selection

When selecting body components for premium segment cars, such as BMW, it is worth considering the structural differences between engine and equipment versions as well as the specifics of sports variants of other brands. To compare the nature of technical solutions in high-performance cars, you can use material comparing the construction of sports models, such as the article Audi RS vs other models – what is hidden under the hood and chassis?, which shows how manufacturers differentiate mechanical and body elements depending on the vehicle's purpose.