BMW E60 E61 Side Skirt Door Sill Cover Right O/S Oxford Green Metallic - 430

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 Oxford Green Metallic - 430 is an original body component designed for installation on the right side of the vehicle. It provides a functional finish to the lower door edge, protecting the sill area from mechanical damage and enhancing the visual consistency of the bodywork. This is a practical solution for users looking to restore the factory appearance of the side section of their BMW 5 Series E60/E61.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 0150278-OXF
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 0150278
• Substitutable numbers: 51710150278, 0150278, 51777033760, 7033760, BG
• Weight: 150
• Location on the vehicle: Right
• Color: Oxfordgruen Metallic - 430
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Application and function of the component

The described side skirt is part of the Doors and door panels group, responsible for the aesthetic and technical finishing of the lower body area on the passenger side. Its placement on the right side of the vehicle ensures a perfect fit with the factory geometry of the sills and door lines of the BMW 5 Series E60/E61, which facilitates installation and guarantees proper adhesion to the body.

The component performs several key functions:

• it covers the lower door edge and sill against stone chips and road debris,
• it visually stabilizes the side line of the body,
• it allows for maintaining color consistency with the rest of the bodywork in the Oxford Green Metallic shade.

Color and visual fit

The Oxford Green Metallic - 430 color is a characteristic, metallic shade of green used by the factory in BMW vehicles, which blends well with the body line of the 5 Series E60/E61. Using an original paint in this shade allows for reducing or completely eliminating the need for additional painting after installation, provided that the other body components are maintained in the same color.

Thanks to its factory profiling, the side skirt maintains the correct transitions between the sill and the lower door edge, which translates into even gaps and a correct visual perception of the entire side of the body.

Technical characteristics and installation

The side skirt has been designed as a component dedicated to a specific generation of BMW, which promotes precise fitting to the mounting points on the body. Its placement on the right side of the vehicle eliminates the risk of error when selecting parts between the driver and passenger sides.

In practice, installation involves correctly seating the side skirt in the factory mounting points in the sill area. The appropriately selected weight and construction of the component promote stable mounting and proper adhesion to the body surface, which is important for both durability and limiting unwanted vibrations or looseness.

Condition and operational purpose

As a used part, the side skirt is intended primarily for post-accident repairs, replacing damaged body components, or restoring the factory appearance of the vehicle after corrosion or intensive use. This type of component allows for an economical restoration of the original sill structure while maintaining the correct fit to the BMW design.

This solution will prove useful both in body and paint workshops and for individual users who are looking for original body components for their car, while maintaining color and structural consistency.

Complementary BMW body components

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

For users interested in a broader approach to maintaining their car in good technical condition, a guide regarding the cooling system and the impact of engine operating temperature on component durability may also be helpful, available in the article Engine cooling system – overheating, repair, and used radiators.