BMW 7 E65 Door Sill Cover Skirt Left N/S Chiaretto Red Metallic - 894

BMW 7 E65 Sill Trim Strip Left Side is an original body part from the Sill Trims group, designed for installation on the left side of the vehicle. The red finish ensures consistency with the factory body color scheme, and the used condition of the part allows for an economical yet professional repair of the sill area in your BMW.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 0140037-CHI
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 0140037
• Substitutable numbers: 51710140037, 0140037, 51717016879, 7016879
• Location on the vehicle: Left
• Color: Red
• Category: Running Boards & Side Bars

Intended Use and Fitment for BMW 7 Series E65

The presented sill trim strip has been specifically designed for the BMW 7 Series E65 body generation, taking into account the sill geometry and factory mounting points. Its placement on the left side of the vehicle guarantees proper alignment with the doors, fender, and other body panels, facilitating the maintenance of correct gaps and body lines.

The part belongs to the Sill Trims group, responsible for protecting the sill from mechanical damage and for the aesthetic finishing of the lower part of the vehicle's side. This allows the part to be used for both post-accident repairs and visual body refreshes.

Color Scheme and Usability

The red color of the sill trim strip allows for consistency with the factory body paint in the appropriate vehicle color configuration. In many cases, this limits the scope of additional painting work, reducing repair time and cost. Simultaneously, the element serves a protective function, reducing the risk of sill damage resulting from daily use, such as minor impacts or dirt.

The used condition of the part means it is a component sourced from disassembly, which can be an advantageous alternative to new parts, especially for older BMW 7 E65 models where both functionality and a rational repair budget are important.

Benefits of Using an Original Sill Trim Strip

Using an original left-side sill trim strip offers a number of practical benefits:

• maintaining the vehicle's original geometry and side profile,
• secure fit to mounting points in the sills and body panels,
• visual consistency with other body elements,
• suitability for professional body and paint repairs.

Thanks to this, the BMW 7 E65 Sill Trim Strip Left Side will be suitable for workshops specializing in the BMW brand as well as for individual users who care about technically correct restoration of the vehicle's appearance.

BMW Sill Area – Expansion and Completion

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the sill area in your BMW and need other parts from the same group, such as covers, trim strips, or additional moldings, check the available parts in the BMW Sill Trims category.

Additional Technical and Operational Information

When selecting used body parts, it is worth paying attention to vehicle generation compatibility, installation side, and color scheme to limit the scope of additional assembly and painting work. For this sill trim strip, all these aspects are clearly defined, which facilitates matching it to a specific BMW 7 E65 model.

If you are interested in a broader approach to selecting used OEM components for your car, including principles of maintenance and servicing of systems affecting driving comfort, the guide article Air Conditioning and Heating – Part Selection and Maintenance for Year-Round Comfort may be helpful, discussing practical procedures and examples of using disassembled parts.