BMW E81 E82 E88 Sill Strip Side Skirt 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 E81 E82 E88 Sill Strip Side Skirt Left N/S Black Sapphire Metallic is an original body component from the Doors and door panels category, designed for installation on the left side of 1 Series models. The Black Sapphire Metallic paint finish ensures visual consistency with the factory bodywork and allows for an aesthetic replacement of a damaged sill without the need for additional color modifications.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 0036143-BS1
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 0036143
• Substitutable numbers: 51770036143, 0036143
• Location on the vehicle: Left
• Color: Black Sapphire Metallic - 475
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and fitment

The sill strip has been designed specifically for the left side of the BMW 1 Series E81/E82 generation body, which translates into a precise fit to the door shape and sill line. The component belongs to the Doors and door panels group, ensuring it works with factory mounts and body geometry, maintaining correct gaps and the continuity of the side surface.

Proper profiling facilitates installation in place of the original strip, without the need to interfere with the structure of the sill or doors. This solution allows for a technically correct replacement of a damaged part while maintaining the factory protection parameters of the sill area.

Black Sapphire Metallic paint finish

The factory color Black Sapphire Metallic – 475 ensures compatibility with the original BMW paint palette, which is essential for post-accident repairs and restoring the vehicle to a factory-like condition. The metallic structure of the paint allows for a seamless transition between the strip and adjacent body panels, minimizing visual differences.

Such a finish is particularly beneficial for local repairs where the goal is to limit the scope of painting and preserve as much of the original coating on the vehicle as possible. As a result, the strip fits well into the existing anti-corrosion and aesthetic body protection system.

Characteristics of the used component

As a used part, the sill strip is a practical solution for maintenance and post-accident repairs, allowing for the preservation of the original geometry and material used by the manufacturer. Such components are often chosen in situations where structural and visual compatibility with the vehicle's factory equipment is a priority.

A used component from this group enables an economical restoration of the sill area while maintaining a high level of fitment to the BMW body. This solution works well both in routine repairs and when reconstructing vehicles after side damage.

Application in BMW body repairs

The left-side sill strip serves both protective and aesthetic functions, shielding the lower edge of the body in the door area from minor mechanical damage and external factors. Replacing this element is recommended in cases of corrosion, deformation, or damage resulting from daily use, in order to maintain the proper condition of the side bodywork.

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, trims, or additional moldings, check out the available parts in the BMW Doors and door panels category.

Additional information and project development

When planning broader stylistic or technical modifications for vehicles of this brand, it is worth consulting specialized materials regarding body configuration and the use of pre-owned parts. An extended discussion on the possibilities of upgrading models, with an emphasis on selecting appropriate components, can be found in the article MINI John Cooper Works – what makes it stand out and how to upgrade your MINI?, which may also serve as inspiration when working on BMW projects.