BMW E60 E61 Door Sill Side Cover Skirt Right O/S Silbergrau Grey A08

Visual condition of the part

Possible scratches and paint chips – condition as shown in the product photos.

BMW E60 E61 Door Sill Side Cover Skirt Right O/S Silbergrau Grey A08 is an original body component from the Side skirts category, designed for installation on the right side of BMW 5 Series E60/E61 models. Finished in the factory Silbergrau Metallic - A08 color, it allows for maintaining a consistent body appearance and restoring the aesthetics and functionality of the sill area following damage or corrosion.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 0150278-SBG
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 0150278
• Substitutable numbers: 51710150278, 0150278, 51777033760, 7033760
• Location on the vehicle: Right
• Color: Silbergrau Metallic - A08
• Category: Running Boards & Side Bars

Purpose and fitment

This presented sill cover has been designed specifically for the BMW 5 Series E60/E61 generation body, taking into account the geometry of the sills and factory mounting points. Its placement on the right side of the vehicle ensures proper alignment with the doors, wheel arches, and other body panels, which facilitates installation and reduces the need for additional bodywork modifications.

The Silbergrau Metallic - A08 color matches the factory BMW paint palette, allowing the part to blend seamlessly into the vehicle's styling line and helping to avoid visible shade differences in the sill area.

Technical and functional characteristics

The sill cover serves both a protective and aesthetic function. It shields the lower part of the body from minor mechanical damage, stone chips, and dirt accumulated during daily use. At the same time, it is a visible element of the vehicle's side profile, which is why its proper fit and visual condition are important when assessing the overall state of the car.

As a salvaged part, it retains its original geometry and mounting points, which promotes precise installation and proper adhesion to the sill and adjacent panels. This is a practical solution for accident repairs, replacing corroded components, or restoring the factory look of the bodywork.

Condition, origin, and benefits of choosing a used part

The product is offered as a used original BMW part, which means it maintains factory dimensional parameters and compatibility with the body structure. Compared to low-budget aftermarket replacements, the original side skirt ensures better fitment, more stable mounting, and visual consistency with other body elements.

Choosing a verified used part allows for significantly lower repair costs while maintaining a high level of quality. This is a particularly advantageous solution for comprehensive body and paint work, where both durability and compliance with the vehicle's factory specifications are essential.

Professional application and installation recommendations

The cover is intended for installation in body and paint shops, service centers specializing in the BMW brand, and by advanced users servicing their own vehicles. It is recommended to check the condition of the sills, mounting points, and adjacent body elements before installation to ensure a durable and stable fit.

During restoration work, it is worth paying attention to proper surface preparation, potential anti-corrosion protection, and paint matching in case of additional touch-ups, in order to maintain a uniform appearance of the side body section.

Expanding your BMW sill area repair

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, trims, or additional moldings, check out the available parts in the BMW side skirts category.

More on the cost-effectiveness of recycled parts

If you want to better understand how to safely use used components and how they can reduce service costs while maintaining an appropriate level of safety, read the article: Brake calipers under the microscope – how to choose verified recycled parts. Although it concerns the braking system, the principles of selection and verification of used elements presented there are also helpful when choosing body components, such as side skirts.