BMW E90 LCI M Sport Side Skirt Sill Strip 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.

BMW E90 LCI Left Sill M-Package Le Mans Blau Metallic Blue - 381 is an original body part from the Sill Mouldings category, designed for installation on the left side of the vehicle. The Le Mans Blau Metallic - 381 paint shade ensures color consistency with the factory body finish, and the M-Package version emphasizes the car's dynamic character.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 0037229-LMB2
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 0037229
• Substitutable numbers: 51770037229, 0037229
• Weight: 150
• Location on the vehicle: Left
• Color: Le Mans Blau Metallic - 381
• Category: Running Boards & Side Bars

Technical Characteristics and Fitment

The presented left M-Package sill is specifically designed for the BMW E90 LCI series, ensuring proper fit to the body lines and correct adherence to factory mounting points. Placement on the left side of the vehicle eliminates the need for any modifications, and the element's geometry conforms to the manufacturer's factory specifications.

The part belongs to the Sill Mouldings group, responsible for protecting the lower part of the bodywork and providing an aesthetic finish to the vehicle's side profile. The sill's construction is prepared for integration with factory covers and other M-Package components, facilitating installation and ensuring a cohesive visual effect.

Le Mans Blau Metallic - 381 Paint Finish

The sill is finished in the Le Mans Blau Metallic - 381 color, characteristic of BMW's sporty configurations. The metallic paint finish provides depth of color and appropriate light reflection on the sill's contours, which harmonizes well with the E90 LCI body lines in the M-Package version.

Choosing the correct color is important for both aesthetics and minimizing additional painting costs. For cars in the same Le Mans Blau Metallic shade, it is possible to maintain visual consistency with other body panels after proper preparation and fitting by a painter.

Practical Advantages of Installing a Used Sill Moulding

A used left M-Package sill for the BMW E90 LCI is a sensible solution for owners looking to restore the correct appearance of the side bodywork after mechanical damage or corrosion. Using an original part from the same model series ensures factory fitment and proper sill alignment with the doors and fenders.

Key benefits of using this part include:

• maintaining the original sill geometry and M-Package compatibility,
• possibility of installation at factory mounting points on the left side of the vehicle,
• reducing the scope of bodywork and painting tasks due to the matched color,
• preserving the cohesive appearance of the BMW E90 LCI's side bodywork.

Product Information and Application

This part belongs to the BMW brand and is part of the original M-Package body equipment line. The product has assigned OEM part numbers and interchangeable numbers, which facilitate verification of compatibility with specific vehicle configurations. The specified weight aids in transport planning and selecting the appropriate installation method in a workshop setting.

The left sill in Le Mans Blau Metallic is intended for users who expect stylistic consistency with other M-Package elements and wish to maintain the characteristic sporty look of the E90 LCI series. The product is suitable for both post-accident repairs and bodywork refreshes on daily driven cars.

If you are planning a comprehensive renovation of the side bodywork on your BMW and also need other parts from the same group, such as additional covers or complementary mouldings, check the available parts in the BMW Sill Mouldings category.

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