BMW F30 F31 Side Skirt Sill Strip Right O/S Melbourne Red Metallic - A75

Visual condition of the part

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

The BMW F30 Right Side Sill Trim Melbourne Red is an original body part from the Sill Trims category, designed for installation on the right side of the vehicle. The trim in Melbourne Red Metallic - A75 allows you to maintain a consistent factory appearance while providing functional protection for the sill against mechanical damage.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7312752-MRT3
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7312752
• Substitutable numbers: 51777312752, 7312752
• Location on the vehicle: Right
• Color: Melbourne Red Metallic - A75
• Category: Running Boards & Side Bars

Purpose and Function of the Sill Trim

The sill trim in this model serves a dual role: aesthetic and protective. On one hand, it shields the lower part of the body from minor impacts, dirt, and external factors. On the other hand, it tidies up the car's side profile, ensuring a cohesive, factory look characteristic of the F series. Its placement on the right side of the vehicle guarantees a perfect fit with the specific body geometry of the BMW F30.

Paint Color and Matching

The finish in Melbourne Red Metallic - A75 is consistent with BMW's factory paint palette, making it easy to maintain a uniform color scheme across the entire side of the vehicle. The metallic paint structure provides appropriate color depth and the subtle light reflections characteristic of this version, ensuring that replacing a damaged trim does not disrupt the visual continuity of the paintwork.

Technical Characteristics and Installation

As a component from the Sill Trims group, this overlay has been designed for the specific sill mountings in the BMW F30. The precise profiling of the edges and the alignment with the door and wheel arch lines on the right side allow for precise installation in place of the original part. The construction is intended to work with the original mounting points in the body, minimizing the need for additional modifications.

The product comes from disassembly, meaning it is a used part but retains the functionality required for further use. This type of component is particularly useful for accident repairs, visual bodywork corrections, or restoring a car to a factory-like condition.

Practical Application in BMW F30

Replacing the right-side sill trim is recommended after, among other things, parking damage, scuffs against curbs, or local body and paint repairs. Using an original overlay in the correct color:

• limits the scope of additional painting,
• makes it easier to maintain factory gaps and body lines,
• allows for the restoration of the vehicle's side aesthetics without interfering with the sill's structure.

Part Selection and Additional Materials

To correctly select this overlay for a specific BMW F30 configuration, it is advisable to verify its compatibility with the manufacturer's markings and its placement on the vehicle. If necessary, you can refer to the interchangeable numbers assigned to this reference, which facilitates matching within the same body generation.

If, during body repairs, you are also servicing the braking system and want to make informed choices from the aftermarket, a guide describing the safe selection of used components may be useful – detailed tips can be found in the article Used Braking System: How to Safely Choose Discs, Calipers, and ABS?.

If you are planning a comprehensive renovation of the vehicle's side bodywork and also need other parts from the sill trim group dedicated to this brand, check the available parts in the BMW Sill Trims category.