BMW 5 E60 E61 Door Sill Side Cover Skirt Left N/S Black Sapphire - 475

BMW 5 E60 E61 Door Sill Side Cover Skirt Left N/S Black Sapphire is an original body part from the Doors and door panels group, designed for installation on the left side of BMW 5 Series E60/E61 models. Finished in the factory Black Sapphire Metallic - 475 color, it allows for maintaining a consistent body appearance after bodywork repairs or the replacement of a damaged sill.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 0150277-BS2
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 0150277
• Substitutable numbers: 51130150277, 51777033759, 0150277, 7033759
• Location on the vehicle: Left
• Color: Black Sapphire Metallic - 475
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and function of the sill component

The left door sill cover plays an important protective and aesthetic role in the lower body area. It protects the sill edge from mechanical damage during entry and exit, while simultaneously streamlining the side line of the body, matching the factory shape of the doors and fenders.

The component was designed specifically for the BMW 5 Series E60/E61, ensuring it maintains the correct geometry, mounting points, and compatibility with factory mounting holes. This design facilitates precise alignment with other body panels and reduces the need for additional modifications during installation.

Color and visual matching

The Black Sapphire Metallic - 475 finish allows for an aesthetic match with the factory BMW paint in this shade. The metallic structure of the paint coating ensures consistent light reflection with adjacent body elements, which is particularly important for post-collision repairs or local renovations.

By maintaining the original color specification, the cover integrates well with the vehicle's side line, minimizing visual differences between the newly installed component and the rest of the bodywork.

Vehicle placement and installation aspects

The component is designed for installation on the left side of the vehicle, in the lower sill area between the front wheel arch and the rear door (depending on the body version). This placement requires maintaining appropriate stiffness and mounting stability so that the trim does not deform during operation.

As a part from the Doors and door panels group, the cover works with adjacent panels to create a uniform side line. With proper installation, it is possible to achieve even gaps and repeatable fitment, which is important for both aesthetics and protection against dirt and moisture in the sill area.

Characteristics of the used component

The offered cover is a used part, which in practice means it comes from vehicle dismantling and may show signs of normal wear. This type of part is a cost-effective solution for repairs where maintaining original geometry and compatibility with factory mounting points is key, while simultaneously optimizing costs.

In the case of body parts from dismantling, it is important that they retain the factory material and structural specifications, which promotes predictable behavior during installation and subsequent operation in daily road conditions.

Integration with other BMW body components

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the sill area in your BMW and need other parts from the same group, such as covers, trims, or additional moldings, check out the available parts in the BMW Doors and door panels category.

When selecting used body parts, it is worth paying attention to color consistency, surface condition, and body type so that the entire set of replaced components forms a coherent whole. Properly selected sill moldings, doors, and other side panels allow you to restore the vehicle's original appearance without the need to interfere with the load-bearing structure.

More about used body components

If you are considering a wider replacement of body panels and want to better understand how to effectively use parts from dismantling while maintaining appropriate visual quality, check out our guide: Replacing body parts with used ones – can salvaged body parts look like new?. This is a practical source of knowledge when planning bodywork repairs for BMW and other popular brands.