BMW 3 Series E90 E91 LCI 1 Sill Strip Side Skirt left N/S Bluewater Blue Water

BMW 3 Series E90 E91 LCI 1 Sill Strip Side Skirt left N/S Bluewater Blue Water is an original body component from the Doors and door panels category, designed for installation on the left side of BMW 3 Series models after the facelift (LCI). Finished in the factory Bluewater Metallic - 896 color, it allows for maintaining visual consistency of the bodywork and restoring the correct appearance of the sill area following mechanical damage or corrosion.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 0037059-WB1
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 0037059
• Substitutable numbers: 51770037059, 0037059, 51777202651, 7202651
• Location on the vehicle: Left
• Color: Bluewater Metallic - 896
• Category: Other Interior Parts & Accessories

Purpose and function of the sill strip

The left-side sill strip for the BMW E90 LCI is responsible for the aesthetic finish of the lower body edge in the door area and for protecting this zone against minor mechanical damage. This component stabilizes the side line of the body, masks structural edges, and facilitates keeping the sill area clean.

Thanks to its precise fit for the specific generation of the 3 Series after the facelift, the strip ensures proper alignment with the doors, fenders, and other side panels, which is important both for the appearance and for the correct drainage of water and debris from the lower part of the body.

Bluewater Metallic - 896 color and visual matching

The factory Bluewater Metallic - 896 color allows for maintaining a uniform paint tone along the entire length of the vehicle's side. This is particularly important when replacing a single element after a collision or bodywork and painting repairs, when you want to ensure consistency with the remaining panels.

The original metallic finish provides the characteristic depth and light reflections typical of BMW paints, which facilitates the integration of the strip with the existing body paint without the need for additional color matching along the entire side of the car.

Placement on the vehicle and mounting aspects

The strip is designed for installation on the left side of the vehicle, in the sill zone between the wheel arches. The component's design is prepared for factory mounting points, which facilitates work for body shops and mechanics and limits the need for additional modifications.

As a part from the Doors and door panels category, the strip works with adjacent body panels, creating a continuous side line and ensuring proper adhesion of seals and finishing elements. With correct installation, a stable fit is achieved, minimizing the risk of looseness and unwanted noises while driving.

Characteristics of the used product

The offered sill strip is a used component, which in practice means a favorable compromise between repair costs and maintaining the original BMW specification. Compared to non-factory replacements, the part sourced from dismantling ensures proper geometry, compliance with the body line, and the correct profile of the mounts.

Choosing an original, used strip is particularly attractive for post-accident repairs, restorations, or returning the car to a state close to factory condition, when it is important to maintain the character of the E90 LCI model and limit material costs.

Integration with other BMW body elements

Replacing the left-side sill strip often involves work in a wider area of the side body – doors, fenders, or lower covers. Because this is an element from the Doors and door panels group, it maintains full compatibility with factory BMW design solutions, which facilitates the adjustment of gaps and joint lines.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the sill zone in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as covers, strips, or additional moldings, check the available parts in the BMW Doors and door panels category.

Support with selection and modernization inspiration

When selecting body elements, it is worth paying attention to the compatibility of the model year, body version, and paint color to avoid problems with installation and differences in shade. In case of doubts regarding the car's configuration or planned interior and body modifications, practical guides and examples of implementations can be helpful.

For those who are simultaneously thinking about refreshing the cabin of their BMW, interesting supplementary materials may include guide articles, such as Premium interior for half the price: second-hand seats, steering wheels, and multimedia, which describes the approach to choosing used equipment elements and their integration with the existing vehicle configuration.