BMW E92 E93 Side Skirt M Sport Sill Strip Cover Left N/S Black Sapphire - 475

Visual condition of the part

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

BMW E92 E93 Side Skirt M Sport Sill Strip Cover Left N/S Black Sapphire is an original body component from the Sill strips category, designed for installation on the left side of the vehicle. The cover in Black Sapphire Metallic - 475 allows you to maintain a consistent, factory look of the M Sport package and restore the proper geometry of the sill area after damage or corrosion.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 0036123-BS5
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 0036123
• Substitutable numbers: 51770036123, 0036123, BG
• Location on the vehicle: Left
• Color: Black Sapphire Metallic - 475
• Category: Running Boards & Side Bars

Purpose and function of the component

The left side skirt cover is dedicated to the BMW E92 body style equipped with the M package, where it is responsible for the aesthetic and technical finishing of the lower part of the vehicle's side. The component mounted on the left side of the body works in conjunction with other aerodynamic package components, ensuring the correct alignment of the sill line and providing stable support for seals and cover mounts.

Thanks to its precise profile, the cover ensures proper fitment with the doors, wheel arches, and other strips, which reduces the risk of leaks and unwanted vibrations while driving.

Color and visual fitment

The finish in Black Sapphire Metallic - 475 allows you to maintain the original character of a BMW body with dark metallic paint. Using the factory color facilitates integration with the existing paintwork, minimizing the need for additional paint jobs or their scope.

The metallic structure of the paint harmonizes well with the styling line of the M package, emphasizing the sporty profile of the sill and giving the body a coherent, orderly appearance.

Technical characteristics and installation

The cover has been designed as a component intended for a specific location on the vehicle, which translates into a proper fit to the factory mounting points. The appropriately shaped geometry facilitates installation in place of the original strip, without the need for modifications to the sill or body structure.

As a part from the Sill strips category, it works with factory brackets and covers, which allows for maintaining the correct rigidity of the sill area and an aesthetic finish of the lower edge of the bodywork.

Condition and service application

The item is offered as used, which is a cost-effective solution for accident repairs, replacing a damaged strip, or restoring the completeness of the M package in a daily-driven car. Choosing an original cover from the secondary market allows you to maintain the factory fit and character of the vehicle while optimizing repair costs.

This solution is particularly useful for bodywork restoration, where compliance with factory specifications and the ability to recreate the original sill line without compromising on geometry and appearance are essential.

Benefits of using an original cover

Using an original left side skirt cover in Black Sapphire Metallic - 475 allows you to:

• maintain a consistent look of the M package along the entire length of the vehicle's side,
• preserve the factory fitment of body components in the sill area,
• reduce the scope of additional paint work thanks to the matched color,
• restore proper protection of the sill against dirt and mechanical damage.

If you want to better understand how choosing original used components affects the vehicle's resale value, it is worth reading the article: Original used parts vs. car resale price – how not to lose money?.

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 out the available parts in the BMW sill strips category.