BMW 5 Series E60 E61 Door Sill Side Cover Skirt Right O/S Orientblau Blue 317

Right Sill Trim / Sill Cover for BMW 5 Series E60 E61 in Obsidian Black Metallic is an original body part designed for installation on the right side of the vehicle. This part from the Doors and Door Panels group allows for the restoration of the factory appearance of the vehicle's side body area and provides proper protection for the sill against mechanical damage.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 0150278-OB2
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 0150278
• Substitutable numbers: 51130150278, 0150278
• Weight: 150
• Location on the vehicle: Right
• Color: Obsidian Black Metallic - 197
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and Function of the Part

The sill trim described is dedicated to BMW 5 Series E60/E61 models and is installed on the right side of the body. As a component from the Doors and Door Panels group, it is responsible for the aesthetic finishing of the lower edge of the car body and protecting the sill from chips, dirt, and minor impacts resulting from daily use.

Using an original sill cover helps maintain the consistency of the vehicle's side body lines, and also facilitates the proper alignment of doors and seals in the sill area. This is an important element for post-accident repairs, body restoration, or replacing a damaged trim with a part of known origin.

Color and Visual Fitment

The trim is finished in Obsidian Black Metallic, allowing for an aesthetic match with bodywork painted in this color or similar variants. The metallic paint structure ensures a cohesive visual impression with other body components, reducing the need for additional painting when repairs are carried out in the same color.

Thanks to its factory profile and correct shape, the part maintains the proper lines of the body creases and gaps relative to the doors and other side panels, which is important both for aesthetics and for proper drainage of water and contaminants from the sill area.

Mounting and Usage Parameters

The sill cover is designed for installation on the right side of the vehicle, eliminating the risk of error when selecting a part for a specific side of the body. The design intended for BMW 5 Series E60/E61 allows for installation in factory mounting points, without the need for body modifications.

The part has a specified weight, which translates to stable seating on the body and proper cooperation with the sill mountings. The use of an original sill trim helps maintain the correct geometry of the side body section and reduces the risk of improper sealing of the door seals.

Product Characteristics and Service Application

The presented BMW sill trim is a used part, making it an attractive solution for economical repairs, restorations, or preparing a vehicle for further use. Its original origin ensures dimensional compatibility with factory body parts and predictable behavior during installation.

The part is particularly suitable for situations where replacement of a damaged sill cover is necessary due to a collision, localized corrosion, or intensive use. Using an original trim reduces fitting and adjustment time, which is important both in professional body and paint shops and for DIY repairs.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the sill area on your BMW and need other parts from the same group, such as covers, overlays, or additional trims, check the available parts in the BMW Doors and Door Panels category.

Additional Information and Technical Support

When selecting a sill trim for BMW 5 Series E60/E61, it is worth paying attention to the compatibility of the mounting side, paint color, and body type to avoid fitting issues. In case of extensive bodywork or planning broader vehicle modifications, advisory materials on working with used components may be helpful – practical tips can be found in the article How to Increase Engine Power: A Practical Guide to Engine Tuning with Used Parts, which discusses the safe use of aftermarket parts in modernization projects.