BMW F30 F31 Side Skirt M Sport Sill Strip Left N/S Melbourne Red Metallic - A75

Visual condition of the part

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

BMW F30 F31 Side Skirt M Sport Sill Strip Left N/S Melbourne Red Metallic - A75 is an original side skirt designed for the factory M package, perfect for post-accident repairs and aesthetic body upgrades. This component is specifically designed for installation on the left side of the vehicle, ensuring proper side line alignment and a cohesive look for the entire bodywork.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 8056579-MRT
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 8056579
• Substitutable numbers: 51778056579, 8056579
• Location on the vehicle: Left
• Color: Melbourne Red Metallic - A75
• Category: Running Boards & Side Bars

Purpose and compatibility for BMW F30/F31

The presented side skirt is a component dedicated to the BMW 3 Series F30/F31 with the M Sport package, mounted on the left side of the body. Thanks to its factory design, it maintains the correct sill geometry, which facilitates installation and allows for precise fitting with other side panels and bumpers.

The original construction ensures compatibility with factory mounting points, which reduces the need for additional bodywork modifications or forced fitting of the element. This solution is particularly beneficial for professional post-accident repairs and for restoring a vehicle to M Sport specifications.

Melbourne Red Metallic – A75 paint finish

The side skirt is finished in Melbourne Red Metallic – A75, characteristic of BMW's sporty configurations. The metallic paint coating highlights the sill's contours and harmonizes well with the side line of the body, which is important both for repairs and for visual matching with existing panels.

Selecting an element in the same paint code allows for a reduction in the scope of paint work – in many cases, correction and polishing are sufficient instead of a full repaint of the entire skirt. This is a practical solution for body and paint shops as well as users who care about the color consistency of their car.

Characteristics of the used component

As a pre-owned part, the M Sport side skirt is intended for users looking for an original component at a reasonable price while maintaining factory fitment. The used element allows for an economical repair of the sill area without sacrificing the correct geometry and compatibility with the M package.

Compared to non-factory replacements, the original side skirt ensures better fitment with doors, wheel arches, and underbody covers, which translates into stable mounting and a reduction of unwanted stress within the bodywork.

Benefits of installing the M Sport side skirt

• Factory fitment for BMW F30/F31 bodywork with the M Sport package.
• Designed for installation on the left side of the vehicle, in accordance with original specifications.
• Finished in Melbourne Red Metallic – A75, facilitating paint consistency.
• Original sill geometry, beneficial for post-accident repairs and restorations.
• Cost-effective solution compared to new parts while maintaining an OEM character.

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 out the available parts in the BMW Side Skirts category.

Additional technical information and modifications

For users interested in a wider range of body and powertrain modifications, materials regarding safe power increases and the selection of pre-owned components may be useful. In the context of conscious tuning, it is worth reading the guide on purchasing used components and planning modifications, available in the article 2.5 TFSI DAZA – how to safely increase the power of an Audi RS3 by buying used turbochargers, which discusses best practices when working with used parts of technical significance.