BMW F80 M3 Side Skirt Sill Strip Left N/S Black Sapphire Metallic - 475

Visual condition of the part

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

BMW F80 M3 Side Skirt Sill Strip Left N/S Black Sapphire Metallic - 475 is an original side skirt designed for installation on the driver's side. This component allows for an aesthetically and technically correct restoration of the body line, ensuring a consistent look with the factory Black Sapphire Metallic – 475 paintwork and proper coverage of the sill area.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 8059573-BS
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 8059573
• Substitutable numbers: 8059573, 51778059573
• Location on the vehicle: Left
• Color: Black Sapphire Metallic - 475
• Category: Running Boards & Side Bars

Purpose and fitment for BMW F80 M3

The presented side skirt is dedicated to the BMW F80 M3 model and is mounted on the left side of the vehicle. Thanks to its factory profile, it maintains the correct sill geometry, which facilitates installation and ensures proper alignment with the doors, wheel arches, and other side body panels.

Its original BMW origin ensures a construction consistent with factory mounting points, which minimizes the risk of incorrect component seating and limits the need for additional bodywork modifications.

Black Sapphire Metallic – 475 color and aesthetic values

The side skirt is finished in Black Sapphire Metallic – 475, characteristic of many sporty BMW M3 F80 configurations. This allows for maintaining visual consistency of the bodywork without the need for additional painting when matching a car in the same shade.

The metallic black effectively masks typical operational dirt in the lower part of the body while emphasizing the dynamic side line characteristic of the M3 version. This is a practical solution for post-accident repairs, visual corrections, or restoring the car to a factory-like condition.

Operational characteristics and installation

As an item in the Side skirts category, this strip serves a protective and aesthetic function in the sill zone. When properly installed:

• it protects the lower edge of the body against mechanical damage typical of daily use,
• it stabilizes the vehicle's side line, ensuring a uniform transition between the sill and the doors,
• it limits the accumulation of dirt in critical areas of the sill.

The item is used, which in practice means it comes from disassembly and may show signs of wear typical of aftermarket parts, while maintaining its structural functionality. This is a beneficial solution for users looking for factory fitment at reasonable repair costs.

Application in repairs and body restoration

The left side skirt in Black Sapphire Metallic will work well both for post-accident repairs and for the body restoration of a BMW F80 M3, where maintaining the original side line and the character of the M version is crucial. Replacing a damaged strip with an original component allows you to avoid problems with sill geometry and non-factory fitment, typical of lower-quality replacements.

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 the available parts in the BMW side skirts category.

Additional technical support and part selection

When planning broader service work, it is also worth ensuring the correct selection of other vehicle components. Regarding the fuel system, injectors, and pumps, a technical guide describing diagnostics, selection by catalog numbers, and regeneration principles may be helpful – detailed information can be found in the article Fuel system – injectors, pumps, and fuel tank: maintenance and regeneration.