BMW 1 SERIES E81 E82 E88 Sill Strip Side Skirt Right O/S Sparkling Graphite

BMW 1 SERIES E81 E82 E88 Sill Strip Side Skirt Right O/S Sparkling Graphite in Sparkling Graphite Metallic A22 is an original body component designed for the right side of the vehicle. As a part from the Doors and door panels group, it ensures a factory-fit for the side sill area and allows for a visually consistent repair or replacement of a damaged component.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 0036142-SG
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 51770036142-SG
• Substitutable numbers: 51770036142, 0036142
• Location on the vehicle: Right
• Color: Sparkling Graphite Metallic - A22
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and fitment

The offered sill strip is dedicated to BMW 1 Series models of the E81, E82, and E88 generations and is mounted on the right side of the body. The component has been designed as part of the original sill assembly, ensuring it maintains the correct geometry, side line, and compatibility with factory mounting points.

Its placement on the passenger side of the vehicle allows for a precise restoration of the original sill profile, which is important for both aesthetics and proper airflow along the vehicle body.

Color and body finish

The sill strip is finished in Sparkling Graphite Metallic A22 paint, characteristic of many BMW 1 Series configurations. The metallic coating ensures consistency with the factory color palette and makes it easier to match the component to the vehicle's existing paint, often without the need for full repainting from scratch.

This color selection is particularly beneficial for post-accident repairs and spot body corrections, where minimizing the scope of paint work and preserving the original coating on as much of the bodywork as possible is a priority.

Technical characteristics and installation

As a component from the Doors and door panels group, the sill strip works with the lower edge of the door and the sill structure, creating a visually cohesive and functional side system. The design provides for installation at factory mounting points, which facilitates bodywork and mechanical tasks and reduces replacement time.

The product comes from dismantling, which means it is a used part that retains the manufacturer's original specifications. For workshops and individual users, this is a cost-effective solution for repairs where maintaining factory-quality fitment and shape is a priority.

Application in body repairs

The right-side sill strip is an essential element for repairing side damage, parking scrapes, and post-collision corrections. Replacing this component allows for:

• restoring the correct line of the sill and the lower part of the body,
• reducing the scope of body filler and sheet metal straightening,
• achieving a consistent visual effect with the existing paint coating.

Using an original, used sill strip is often more predictable than installing aftermarket replacements, especially in terms of fitment with doors, fenders, and other side body components.

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

Why choose a used OEM sill strip

The original BMW sill strip ensures compliance with factory production technology, which translates into proper fitment with other body panels and predictable behavior during installation. A used OEM component also allows for reduced repair costs while maintaining a high level of quality.

If you want to better understand when used body parts are a more favorable choice than aftermarket replacements, it is worth reading the article Post-accident repair of your car: why used body parts are a better choice than replacements?, which discusses the practical aspects of selecting body parts.