BMW F40 Side Skirt M Sport Sill Strip Left N/S Alpinweiss 3 White - 300

Visual condition of the part

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

BMW F40 M Sport Sill Cover Left in Alpinweiss 3 is an original body part designed for installation on the left side of the vehicle. Finished in the factory shade of Alpinweiss 3 – 300, this cover helps maintain a cohesive body appearance and the characteristic styling line of the M Sport version. It is a used, fully functional component from the Sill Covers category, suitable for both post-accident repairs and completing a sport package.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 9881574-AW1
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 9881574
• Substitutable numbers: 9881574, 51129881574
• Location on the vehicle: Left
• Color: Alpinweiss 3 - 300
• Category: Running Boards & Side Bars

Intended Use and Fitment for BMW F40

The presented sill cover is specifically designed for the BMW F40 series with the M Sport package and is intended for installation on the left side of the body. Thanks to its factory profile and correct shape, it ensures proper adhesion to the sill and compatibility with the original mounting points in the bodywork. This solution facilitates installation and minimizes the need for additional bodywork modifications.

Alpinweiss 3 – 300 Color and Body Aesthetics

The cover is finished in Alpinweiss 3 – 300, one of BMW's signature bright paint colors. This allows the part to harmonize seamlessly with the car's side profile, emphasizing the sporty character of the M Sport version. In many cases, this can reduce the scope of painting work – especially when the vehicle has the same paint code and the user expects a quick and technically correct replacement of the damaged part.

Technical and Functional Characteristics

As a component from the Sill Covers category, this part performs several important functions:

• protects the lower edge of the body from dirt and minor mechanical damage,
• visually stabilizes the car's side line, creating a cohesive M Sport styling package,
• ensures proper airflow along the sill, which is important for the overall aerodynamics of the body.

Its placement on the vehicle's left side is factory-defined, eliminating the risk of errors in part selection and simplifying workshop procedures.

Condition, Origin, and Benefits of Using a Used Part

The sill cover is a used part, which in practice means a favorable compromise between repair cost and maintaining original BMW quality. Choosing such a component allows you to:

• maintain factory fitment with other body elements,
• preserve the original geometry and line of the sills,
• reduce repair costs compared to a new part while maintaining OEM specifications.

For many users and workshops, this is a sensible solution, especially for post-accident repairs where both technical correctness and economic efficiency of the entire process are important.

Selecting a BMW Sill Cover and Additional Information

When selecting this sill cover, it is worth paying attention to the compatibility of the body version, M Sport equipment package, and paint color. The product has assigned part numbers and interchangeable numbers, which facilitates verification of compatibility with a specific BMW F40 model in parts catalogs and service systems.

If you are completing a full set of side sills or replacing several components at once, and you also need other similar parts for this brand, check the available parts in the BMW Sill Covers category.

In situations where you are repairing a car after mechanical damage or working on the drivetrain and want to better understand the benefits of using original, used components instead of unreliable aftermarket alternatives, it is worth reading the article Whining Differential? Find out why a used OEM differential is a better investment than an unreliable aftermarket part.