BMW E60 E61 Side Skirt Door Sill Cover Right O/S Black Sapphire Metallic - 475

Visual condition of the part

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

BMW E60 E61 Side Skirt Door Sill Cover Right O/S Black Sapphire Metallic - 475 is an original body component from the Side skirts group, designed for installation on the right side of BMW 5 Series E60/E61 models. The Black Sapphire Metallic paint finish ensures visual consistency with the factory bodywork and facilitates the aesthetic replacement of a damaged part.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 0150278-BS3
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 0150278
• Substitutable numbers: 51710150278, 0150278, 51777033760, 7033760, BG
• Location on the vehicle: Right
• Color: Black Sapphire Metallic - 475
• Category: Splash Guards & Mud Flaps

Purpose and function of the side skirt

The presented side skirt is dedicated to installation on the right side of the vehicle, in the lower part of the body, where it serves as a sill cover and provides an aesthetic finish to the side line of the BMW E60/E61. This component helps maintain the proper geometry of the sill area, masks any paint imperfections, and is an important visual element of the entire side of the car.

Thanks to its factory profile, the side skirt ensures proper adhesion to the body, which limits the accumulation of dirt and facilitates subsequent washing and ongoing body maintenance.

Color and body matching

The Black Sapphire Metallic - 475 finish is characteristic of many BMW E60/E61 configurations, which is why the side skirt fits well with the original styling of these models. The metallic black gives the body a subdued, elegant character while emphasizing the line of the sills, which improves the optical proportions of the car.

Proper color matching is important not only visually but also practically – it reduces the need for additional painting, which shortens repair time and lowers costs, especially when replacing a single element on the right side of the vehicle.

Technical characteristics and installation

The side skirt has been designed as a component compliant with BMW factory specifications, which translates into proper fitment with sill mounts and adjacent body panels. The design intended for the right side of the vehicle allows for precise seating in the original mounting points, without the need for body modifications.

The product comes from the BMW OE segment, which means maintaining the correct geometry, shape, and embossing lines. As a result, after installation, the side skirt creates a visually coherent sequence with other side elements, and the gaps and transitions between panels remain uniform.

Condition of the part and service application

The side skirt is offered as a used part, making it a reasonable choice for post-accident repairs, visual corrections, or budget-friendly body restoration. Such components are often used in body and paint shops and for vehicle reconstruction where it is necessary to replace a damaged side skirt without interfering with the sill structure.

Due to its purpose, the side skirt will work well both for local repair of the right side of the body and for broader restoration work, where it is important to maintain the original appearance of the side part of the BMW 5 Series.

Compatibility within the parts group

The element has a dedicated OEM part number and associated interchangeable numbers, which facilitates verification of compatibility with a specific equipment version and model year of the BMW E60/E61. This allows for precise selection of the side skirt for your vehicle, minimizing the risk of shape or mounting mismatch.

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 moldings, check the available parts in the BMW side skirts category.

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