BMW 3 SERIES E90 E91 LCI Sill strip side skirt left N/S Karmesinrot Crimson Red

BMW 3 SERIES E90 E91 LCI Sill strip side skirt left N/S Karmesinrot Crimson Red is an original body component from the Doors and door panels group, designed for installation on the left side of the vehicle. The sill strip in Karmesinrot - A61 color allows for a visually consistent complement to the factory paintwork and ensures proper protection of the sill area against mechanical damage.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 0037059-KAR
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 0037059
• Substitutable numbers: 51770037059, 0037059
• Location on the vehicle: Left
• Color: Karmesinrot - A61
• Category: Other Interior Parts & Accessories

Purpose and function of the component

The presented sill strip has been designed as a factory complement to the lower part of the bodywork in BMW 3 Series E90 LCI (facelift) models. Its placement on the left side of the vehicle ensures a perfect fit to the sill geometry, allowing the component to work correctly with the doors and other side panels.

The strip serves both protective and aesthetic functions – it shields the sill from typical damage resulting from entering and exiting the vehicle and exposure to external factors, while maintaining a consistent look for the side body line.

Color and paint matching

The component is finished in the factory color Karmesinrot - A61, characteristic of selected BMW paint configurations. This allows the strip to maintain a uniform color across the entire sill area without the need for additional painting, provided that the other body components are in the same shade.

Choosing an original strip in the correct color reduces the risk of tonal differences between individual panels and makes it easier to maintain a consistent vehicle appearance after repairing or replacing a damaged part.

Installation characteristics

The sill strip has been prepared as an OEM part for direct installation into factory mounting points. The properly profiled geometry and dedicated mounting location on the left side of the body allow for precise alignment with the sill and adjacent panels, without the need for structural modifications.

Using an original element from the Doors and door panels group helps maintain the proper rigidity and continuity of the side line, which is important for both aesthetics and the correct drainage of dirt and water from the sill area.

Condition and advantages of using OEM parts

The strip is a used component, which in practice means the possibility of an economical repair while maintaining the manufacturer's factory specifications. Choosing an original BMW part from this group allows for:

• maintaining dimensional compatibility with the E90 LCI body,
• avoiding problems with fitting the characteristic sill contours,
• maintaining the vehicle's factory side line.

For users considering various repair solutions, a guide describing the practical differences between original parts and replacements may be useful – you can find it in the article 5 reasons why a used OEM part is a better choice than a replacement.

Comprehensive service for the BMW sill area

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.