BMW F30 F31 Side Skirt M Sport Sill Strip Left N/S Glacier Silver Metallic - A83

Visual condition of the part

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

BMW F30 F31 Side Skirt M Sport Sill Strip Left N/S Glacier Silver Metallic - A83 is an original side skirt designed for the factory M package, ensuring a cohesive look for the side of the vehicle body. The component is tailored to the geometry of the 3 Series F30/F31 body, maintaining the correct sill line and an aesthetic transition between the wheel arch and the lower part of the door. It is a practical solution for replacing a damaged sill or restoring a vehicle to its original M Sport specification.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 8056579-GSB
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 8056579
• Substitutable numbers: 51778056579, 8056579
• Weight: 150
• Location on the vehicle: Left
• Color: Glacier Silber Metallic - A83
• Category: Running Boards & Side Bars

Purpose and fitment for BMW 3 Series F30/F31

The presented side skirt has been designed for the BMW 3 Series F30/F31 body with the M Sport package, taking into account the characteristic creases and the sporty side profile. Its placement on the left side of the vehicle allows for precise alignment with factory mounting points, which facilitates installation and reduces the need for additional bodywork modifications.

By maintaining the original geometry, the sill helps preserve the correct sill line, which is important both visually and for subsequent service work, such as adjusting covers or aligning doors.

Glacier Silver Metallic A83 paint finish

The side skirt is finished in Glacier Silver Metallic A83, a color characteristic of many BMW 3 Series configurations. Using this shade allows for consistency with the factory body paint, which limits the scope of additional painting work after installation. The metallic structure of the coating blends well with the M Sport line, emphasizing the car's side profile.

The uniform color along the entire length of the element facilitates integration with the remaining body panels, and the properly selected layer of paint promotes an aesthetic appearance of the vehicle after repair or replacement of a damaged sill.

Design characteristics and installation

The original BMW side skirt is designed as a body component that works with factory brackets and covers. The left-side placement ensures compatibility with factory mounting points, allowing for installation based on standard service procedures. The product has a specific weight, which is important for transport and planning installation in workshop conditions.

Used condition means that the element comes from dismantling, which in practice translates into maintaining the manufacturer's original specification while reducing costs compared to new parts. This is a solution often chosen for post-accident repairs, restorations, and restoring a vehicle to its M Sport configuration.

Practical application and benefits of installation

Using the original side skirt on the left side of the body allows for:

• restoring the factory look of the side of the BMW F30/F31 with the M Sport package,
• maintaining the correct sill line and fitment to doors and wheel arches,
• reducing the scope of adjustment work due to compliance with factory mounting points,
• maintaining color consistency thanks to the Glacier Silver Metallic A83 paint.

For body and paint shops as well as individual users, this means a more predictable repair process, without the need to adjust aftermarket parts with different geometry.

Repair scope expansion and additional information

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 strips, check the available parts in the BMW Side Skirts category.

For users interested in a broader perspective on the use of dismantled elements in premium cars, practical tips contained in the article on selecting used components for higher-segment cars may be useful – more information can be found in the material: Used parts for Mercedes – original parts from dismantling.