BMW 3 E92 E93 M Sport Sill Strip Side Skirt Cover Left N/S Bluewater Blue - 896

The BMW 3 E92 E93 M Sport Sill Strip Side Skirt Cover Left N/S Bluewater Blue in Bluewater Metallic is an original side skirt designed for the sporty coupe and convertible body versions. The component ensures a factory-fit to the vehicle's side profile, maintaining the characteristic, dynamic look of the M package and color consistency with the body paint.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 0036123-WB
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 0036123
• Substitutable numbers: 51770036123, 0036123
• Location on the vehicle: Left
• Color: Bluewater Metallic - 896
• Category: Running Boards & Side Bars

Application and body fitment

The presented side skirt is designed as a side component for the left side, dedicated to BMW 3 Series E92 and E93 models with the M Sport package. The construction is based on the factory sill geometry, ensuring it maintains the correct crease lines, mounting gaps, and compatibility with the original mounting points on the body.

As an M Sport group part, the sill emphasizes the car's sporty character, visually lowering the silhouette and giving it a more aggressive, yet cohesive look consistent with the rest of the package. This solution is particularly important when replacing a damaged component after a collision or during the restoration of the side body area.

Bluewater Metallic paint finish

The side skirt is finished in the Bluewater Metallic shade, consistent with the manufacturer's color code. The metallic coating provides a characteristic depth of color, working well with light refractions on the sill's creases. Thanks to this, the component harmoniously blends with the painted door and fender panels after installation.

Selecting the correct color is not only aesthetically important but also practical – it reduces the need for additional painting, which shortens repair time and facilitates visual quality control after installation.

Characteristics of the used component

The offered side skirt is a used component, sourced from dismantling. Such OEM parts are often chosen for post-accident repairs and restorations because they retain the original geometry and mounting method, while also allowing for cost optimization compared to new parts.

In the case of body components, it is crucial to maintain factory fitment with doors, fenders, and underbody covers – using an original side skirt from dismantling significantly facilitates achieving proper gaps and stable mounting without additional modifications.

Benefits of installing an original M Sport side skirt

• Factory fitment for BMW 3 E92/E93 with M Sport package.
• Consistent finish in Bluewater Metallic, reducing the need for additional painting.
• Restoration of the original side line and visual character of the M Sport version.
• Possibility of economical repair of the sill area while maintaining OEM standards.

Using an original side skirt allows for restoring the aesthetics of the side body, which is important both for daily use and for the vehicle's future resale value.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the sill area in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as covers, overlays, or additional strips, check the available parts in the BMW side skirts category.

For drivers who, alongside bodywork, are considering improving cabin ergonomics and driving comfort, especially on longer routes, the article describing the impact of branded seats from dismantling on comfort and the perceived value of the car may be helpful – more information can be found in the material on interior transformation using branded recycled seats.