BMW E87 M Sport Sill Strip Side Skirt Left N/S Le Mans Blue Metallic - 381

Visual condition of the part

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

The BMW E87 LCI Left Sill Cover M-Package Le Mans Blau - 381 is an original body part from the M line, designed for installation on the left side of the facelifted BMW 1 Series model. Finished in the attractive Le Mans Blau Metallic - 381 color, it helps maintain the body's stylistic consistency and restore the car's factory appearance. This is a used, fully functional sill trim, suitable for both accident repairs and completing a sporty M-package.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 0033557-LMB4
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 0033557
• Substitutable numbers: 51770033557, 0033557
• Location on the vehicle: Left
• Color: Le Mans Blau Metallic - 381
• Category: Running Boards & Side Bars

Technical Characteristics and Purpose

The presented BMW M-package sill trim is a body part specifically designed for the E87 LCI version. Mounted on the left side, it is responsible for the aesthetic finishing of the sill and protecting the lower part of the body from dirt and minor mechanical damage. Thanks to its factory profile, it ensures proper alignment with the door line and other elements of the aerodynamic package.

The item belongs to the category of Sill Trims, meaning it serves both protective and visual functions – it emphasizes the sporty character of the body while also being an integral part of the vehicle's side structure.

Le Mans Blau Metallic - 381 Color Finish

The trim is factory finished in Le Mans Blau Metallic - 381, characteristic of BMW's sporty variants. The metallic paintwork harmonizes well with the 1 Series body line, ensuring a consistent look with other body parts in the same shade. For users who own a car in this color, this is a particularly advantageous solution – it reduces the need for additional painting and speeds up the installation process.

The Le Mans Blau Metallic - 381 color scheme is a popular choice for drivers who appreciate a dynamic yet elegant car appearance, so using this sill trim helps maintain the original character of the M-package version.

Benefits of Using an Original BMW Sill Trim

Using an original sill cover on the E87 LCI model offers a number of practical advantages:

• factory fit to the body geometry and door line,
• visual consistency with other M-package elements,
• preservation of the vehicle's original appearance after repair,
• possibility of using existing mounting points in the body.

This ensures a predictable installation process and a final result close to the factory configuration. This is particularly important for cars where maintaining market value and compliance with the original manufacturer's specifications is crucial.

Application in Service and Tuning Practice

The presented sill trim is suitable for both body and paint shops and for individual users who are independently completing the M-package on their BMW E87 LCI. A used original part is often chosen as a reasonable compromise between cost and quality, allowing for the preservation of the correct sill profile and proper installation relative to factory mountings.

When expanding the body with sporty accessories, such a sill cover is an important visual component – without it, the car's side line remains incomplete, and the final effect of the modification is less cohesive. A properly selected sill trim helps achieve a harmonious look for the entire M-package set.

Selecting Other BMW Body Parts

If you are assembling a complete styling package or need additional side elements for your car, it is worth considering other components of this type – in this case, additional elements from the sill trims category dedicated to this brand may be particularly useful. If you plan further expansion or repair of the side body areas, check the available parts in the BMW Sill Trims category.

For drivers interested in optimizing operating and repair costs, as well as making informed choices about used body and mechanical parts, a comparison of different solutions used by manufacturers may be helpful. To better understand how the selection of appropriate components affects durability and service budget, it is worth reading the article Volkswagen 1.9 TDI vs 1.4 TSI – Evolution of VW Engines and Repair Costs.