BMW E60 E61 LCI Door Sill Cover Side Skirt Right O/S Spacegrau Grey - A52

Visual condition of the part

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

BMW E60 E61 LCI Door Sill Cover Side Skirt Right O/S Spacegrau Grey - A52 is an original body component from the Side skirts category, designed for installation on the right side of facelifted BMW 5 Series models. The cover in Spacegrau Metallic - A52 allows for a visually consistent addition or replacement of the factory side skirt, maintaining the characteristic side profile of the vehicle.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 0422465-SCG
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 0422465
• Substitutable numbers: 51770422465, 0422465, 51777178122, 7178122
• Weight: 150
• Location on the vehicle: Right
• Color: Spacegrau Metallic - A52
• Category: Running Boards & Side Bars

Purpose and function of the component

The described side skirt cover is dedicated to installation on the right side of the vehicle, in the sill area of the facelifted (LCI) BMW 5 Series E60/E61 generation. The component serves a protective function for the lower part of the bodywork while streamlining the side profile of the car, providing an aesthetic transition between the doors and the lower edge of the body.

Thanks to its factory fitment for the specific body version, the side skirt enables the maintenance of proper geometry and panel gaps, which is essential both from an aesthetic perspective and for the correct drainage of dirt and water from the sill area.

Color and visual fitment

The component is finished in Spacegrau Metallic - A52, a color characteristic of many BMW 5 Series vehicles of this generation. This allows for a visual match with the factory body paint without the need for additional painting, or by limiting paint work to a minimum, depending on the condition and configuration of the specific vehicle.

The metallic tone of the paint ensures consistency with the remaining body panels, which is particularly important during post-accident repairs, replacement of a damaged skirt, or restoring the car to its original visual specification.

Technical characteristics and installation

The side skirt belongs to a group of body components with a precisely defined placement on the vehicle. The use of an original BMW component promotes the maintenance of proper fitment with adjacent panels and compatibility with factory mounting points. The product has assigned catalog numbers and interchangeable numbers, which facilitates verification of compatibility with a specific equipment version.

The weight of the component is adapted to the sill structure of the body so as not to negatively affect the weight distribution of the vehicle or the operation of adjacent elements. Installation is carried out in place of the factory skirt, using the mounting points provided by the manufacturer and service technologies used by BMW.

Condition and use in repairs

The offered side skirt cover is a secondary market component, which allows for an economical repair or replacement of a damaged sill while maintaining the manufacturer's original specification. Such components are often used in professional body and paint shops for post-accident repairs and vehicle restoration, where maintaining the factory look is crucial.

Choosing an original side skirt from dismantling can be a beneficial solution for users who want to combine cost control with maintaining proper fitment and compatibility with the BMW body structure.

Complementary BMW body components

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the sill area in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as covers, overlays, or additional moldings, check the available parts in the BMW Side skirts category.

When planning repairs using secondary market components, it is also worth familiarizing yourself with practical tips regarding the selection of used body parts and consumables – the article describing the safe use of reclaimed components, available here, may be helpful: Brake calipers under the microscope – how to choose proven reclaimed parts.