BMW F36 Side Skirt M Sport Sill Strip Left N/S Black Sapphire Metallic - 475

Visual condition of the part

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

The BMW F36 Side Skirt M Sport Sill Strip Left N/S Black Sapphire Metallic - 475 in Black Sapphire Metallic is an original side skirt designed for the factory M package, ensuring a cohesive look for the side of the vehicle body. This is a used component, making it a cost-effective solution for post-accident repairs, paintwork corrections, or replacing individual components in the sill area.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 8061487-BS
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 8061487
• Substitutable numbers: 8061487, 51778061487
• Location on the vehicle: Left
• Color: Black Sapphire Metallic - 475
• Category: Running Boards & Side Bars

Purpose and fitment for BMW F36

This side skirt has been designed specifically for the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé F36 body with the M Sport package, for the left side. This ensures a proper fit to the shape of the sill, factory mounting points, and the styling lines characteristic of the M version, without the need for modifications or adaptations.

Its original BMW origin helps maintain visual consistency with other body elements, such as M bumpers, covers, or aerodynamic extensions. This is particularly important for repairs where precise fitment and dimensional repeatability relative to factory-installed parts are essential.

Black Sapphire Metallic color – benefits for repair

The strip is finished in Black Sapphire Metallic paint, one of the popular shades used by BMW. For many F36 units, this means the possibility of installation with a limited scope of paintwork or skipping it entirely, provided the shade and condition of the coating are acceptable relative to the rest of the body.

The metallic structure of the paint helps maintain an attractive appearance of the side of the car while facilitating potential color matching during local touch-ups or blending. It is a practical solution for repairs after collisions, parking scrapes, or replacing corroded sill elements.

Characteristics of the used component

As a used part, the M Sport side skirt for the BMW F36 is a sensible choice for vehicle service where functionality, compliance with the original, and cost control are priorities. Such components are commonly used in:

• post-accident repairs, when it is necessary to replace a single side of the sill,
• restoring the factory look after unprofessional modifications,
• renovation projects where maintaining the original M Sport specification is important.

The original sill construction ensures proper alignment of the side line, which affects the aesthetics of the entire body as well as the correct operation of seals, covers, and adjacent body components.

Sill area and compatible BMW elements

The sill area in the BMW F36 plays an important role both visually and protectively – it shields the lower part of the body from dirt, stone chips, and mechanical damage. The M Sport version further emphasizes the sporty character of the car, which is why choosing the right strip is important for maintaining a consistent look of the entire side line.

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.

Substantive support and project development

For more advanced modernization projects or when comparing solutions used by different premium manufacturers, technical materials and analyses regarding body construction and equipment components can be helpful. In this context, it is worth reading an article describing the development of the luxury class and the approach to designing body elements – you can find it here: Evolution of the Mercedes S-Class – innovations and parts across generations.

Summary

The BMW F36 Side Skirt M Sport Sill Strip Left N/S Black Sapphire Metallic - 475 is an original side skirt designed for vehicles with the M package, allowing for a technically correct and visually consistent repair of the side body. The used component allows for reduced service costs while maintaining the factory character of the car, making it an attractive choice for both workshops and individual users who care about the proper condition of their BMW.