BMW 1 E87 M Sport Sill Strip Side Skirt Left N/S Le Mans Blue Metallic - 381

Visual condition of the part

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

The BMW E87 LCI Left Sill Trim M-Package Le Mans Blue is an original body part from the Sill Trims category, designed for installation on the left side of the vehicle. With its factory finish in Le Mans Blue Metallic - 381, the trim helps maintain a cohesive body appearance and proper fit with the M-Package sill lines.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 0033557-LMB6
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 0033557
• Substitutable numbers: 51770033557, 0033557, BG
• Location on the vehicle: Left
• Color: Le Mans Blau Metallic - 381
• Category: Running Boards & Side Bars

Intended Use and BMW Fitment

The sill trim has been specifically designed for the facelifted (LCI) BMW 1 Series E87 M-Package body style, intended for the left side of the vehicle. Its precise profiling ensures a proper fit to the sill, maintains factory gaps, and ensures compatibility with the original mounting points on the body.

As an OEM BMW part, the sill trim is structurally designed to match the body's geometry, facilitating installation and minimizing the risk of improper fitment with the doors and other bumper and sill components.

Le Mans Blue Metallic - 381 Finish

The factory paint finish in Le Mans Blue Metallic - 381 allows for a uniform appearance of the entire vehicle side without the need for additional shade matching. The metallic coating is consistent with BMW's color palette, which is important for both aesthetics and potential paint repairs.

Proper surface preparation of the trim allows for repainting or spot repairs if necessary, should the user wish to match the part to an individual body design or refresh the coating after installation.

Functional Characteristics and Installation

As a part of the Sill Trims category, this left M-Package trim serves both protective and aesthetic functions, shielding the sill from minor mechanical damage and dirt from the wheels. The design intended for a specific BMW model simplifies installation in the factory location, without requiring body modifications.

The used product offers an economical replacement for a damaged trim while preserving the original M-Package character, which is important for accident repairs, body renovations, or restoring the car to factory specifications.

Benefits of Using an Original Sill Trim

• Proper fitment for the BMW E87 LCI M-Package, left side of the vehicle.
• Factory finish in Le Mans Blue Metallic - 381, consistent with the original body paint.
• Direct installation in the factory location, without sill modifications.
• Preservation of the original body line and M-Package styling.
• A sensible solution for repairs and replacement of damaged sill components.

Related Parts and Additional Information

If you are planning a comprehensive renovation of the sill area on your BMW and also need other parts from the same body category, such as covers, right-side trims, or additional M-Package finishes, check the available parts in the BMW Sill Trims category.

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