BMW F20 Side Skirt Door Sill Strip Cover Left N/S Midnight Blue Metallic - B38

Visual condition of the part

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

The BMW F20 Left Door Sill Trim Midnight Blue Metallic B38 is an original sill strip designed for installation on the driver's side. This body part in Midnight Blue Metallic allows for an aesthetic and technically correct replacement of a damaged trim, maintaining the vehicle's cohesive body appearance and factory side lines.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7293553-MBM
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7293553
• Substitutable numbers: 51777293553, 7293553, BG
• Weight: 150
• Location on the vehicle: Left
• Color: Midnight Blue Metallic - B38
• Category: Running Boards & Side Bars

Purpose and Function of the Sill Trim

The presented BMW F20 left sill trim serves a protective and finishing function in the lower door edge area. It protects the sill from mechanical damage during entry and exit, while also tidying up the vehicle's side line, ensuring a consistent, factory look for the car.

Its placement on the left side of the vehicle guarantees a perfect fit with the body geometry of the BMW F20 series, which translates to proper adhesion to the bodywork and stable mounting at the factory attachment points.

Color and Visual Matching

The Midnight Blue Metallic – B38 color is a distinctive dark shade of blue with a metallic finish, often found on BMW models. Using original paint in this shade allows for visual consistency with other body elements, without the need for additional painting, provided it matches the body's condition.

For users replacing a damaged part after a collision or corrosion, using a trim with the same paint code minimizes the scope of bodywork and painting, and facilitates the restoration of the vehicle to an aesthetically pleasing condition.

Technical Characteristics and Installation

The sill trim belongs to the Sill Trims category, meaning it is designed as a body part that integrates with BMW's factory mounting points. This ensures a streamlined installation process, utilizing the manufacturer's intended attachment points without requiring structural modifications.

The product has defined parameters such as its dedicated placement on the vehicle, specified color, and weight, which simplifies the selection of the correct part for accident repairs or routine replacement. As a used part, the trim offers a cost-effective solution while maintaining the original manufacturer's specifications.

Application in Body Repairs

This left BMW sill trim is particularly suitable for situations where replacing a damaged part after a scrape, corrosion, or localized sill damage is necessary. Using an original used part ensures factory fitment and adherence to the F20 model's styling lines, which is important for both aesthetics and the vehicle's subsequent resale value.

In body repairs, it is crucial to select parts that are compatible with the specific model's construction – using the correct left-side sill trim minimizes the risk of installation problems and leaks around the lower door edge.

If you want to better plan body repairs using original used parts, it's worth familiarizing yourself with practical tips – you'll find them in the article Body and Chassis – Accident Repairs Using Used Parts.

Selecting Other BMW Body Parts

During comprehensive renovation of the side body section, it is often necessary to replace several elements in the same area. Therefore, if you are looking for other components from the sill trims category for your car of this brand, check the available parts in the BMW Sill Trims category.