BMW E81 E82 E88 Sill Strip Side Skirt Left N/S Montegoblau Blau Blue - A51

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 Montegoblau Blau Blue is an original body component from the Doors and door panels category, designed for installation on the left side of the vehicle. The sill cover in Montegoblau Metallic A51 color allows for a visually consistent complement to the factory paint and ensures proper protection of the sill area against mechanical damage.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 0036143-MTB3
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 36143
• Substitutable numbers: 51770036143, 0036143
• Weight: 150
• Location on the vehicle: Left
• Color: Montegoblau Metallic - A51
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and function of the sill cover

The sill cover in the BMW 1 Series E81 model is responsible for shielding the lower edge of the body in the door area, limiting the impact of external factors such as minor stone chips or dirt. Mounted on the left side of the vehicle, it stabilizes the visual side line of the bodywork and helps maintain the correct finish geometry in the door and sill area.

This component from the Doors and door panels category is essential for post-accident repairs, bodywork corrections, and when replacing worn or damaged sill covers. Using an original cover facilitates matching to factory mounting points and minimizes the need for additional modifications.

Montegoblau Metallic A51 color and visual matching

The finish in Montegoblau Metallic A51 allows for consistency with the factory BMW body paint, which is particularly important for partial repairs of the vehicle's side area. Thanks to the factory metallic shade, the need for extensive painting of adjacent elements is reduced, which shortens repair time and facilitates visual quality control.

Selecting a cover in the correct color is beneficial both for spot repairs and for restoring the car's original appearance after body and paint work. This helps maintain a uniform paint coating structure along the entire length of the sill on the left side.

Mounting parameters and technical characteristics

The cover has been designed for installation on the left side of the vehicle, taking into account the factory mounting points in the BMW 1 E81 model. The component's construction is adapted to the operational loads typical for the sill area, and the specific weight of the component helps maintain the proper balance between rigidity and body mass.

The product has assigned part numbers and interchangeable numbers, which facilitates compatibility verification with a specific vehicle configuration and allows for precise matching during the parts selection process. This information is particularly useful when working in professional body and paint shops and workshops specializing in the BMW brand.

Condition of the element and use in repairs

The offered sill cover is a used part, making it a practical solution for repairs where maintaining the manufacturer's original specification while optimizing costs is important. Such components are often chosen for post-accident repairs, body restorations, and when replacing individual elements in the sill area.

Using an original cover from the same model group promotes maintaining proper fitment with doors, fenders, and other elements of the side bodywork, which translates into a correct body line and reduces the risk of leaks or improper gaps.

Complementary BMW body elements

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

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