BMW E60 E61 M Sport Door Sill Cover Skirt Left N/S Le Mans Blau Metallic - 381

BMW E60 E61 M Sport Door Sill Cover Skirt Left N/S Le Mans Blau Metallic in Le Mans Blau Metallic is an original side skirt cover designed for installation on the driver's side. This component improves protection for the lower body against dirt and stone chips, while simultaneously highlighting the sporty character of the M package thanks to the factory paint in the Le Mans Blau Metallic - 381 shade.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 0396899-LMB
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: Le Mans Blau Metallic - 381
• Substitutable numbers: 51710396899, 0396899, 51777896837, 7896837
• Weight: 150
• Location on the vehicle: Left
• Color: Le Mans Blau Metallic - 381
• Category: Splash Guards & Mud Flaps

Purpose and function of the component

The presented side skirt cover is designed as part of the M Sport package for the BMW 5 Series E60/E61, intended for the left side of the vehicle. Its purpose is to protect the sill area from water, mud, and minor mechanical damage, as well as to aesthetically complete the vehicle's side profile. Thanks to its factory profile, the component integrates with the bodywork without the need for modifications, ensuring stable mounting and proper alignment of the sill edges.

Color and paint matching

The cover is factory-finished in Le Mans Blau Metallic - 381, characteristic of BMW's sporty configurations. This ensures color consistency with other body elements painted in the same code, making it easier to maintain a uniform look for the car after repair or part replacement. The metallic paint coating provides an attractive light-reflecting effect and complements the side profile of the 5 Series body.

Vehicle placement and installation

The component is intended for installation on the left side of the vehicle, in the sill area. The design of the cover is adapted to factory mounting points, allowing for installation in place of the original part without interfering with the body structure. By maintaining the correct profile and geometry, proper fitment with the doors and other side body elements is achieved after installation.

Product characteristics and condition

The offered M Sport side skirt is an original BMW part from the Mudflaps category, sourced from dismantling. The used nature of the element means it is an OEM component with preserved geometry and factory finish, which can be reused in the process of repairing or refreshing the bodywork. This solution allows for maintaining compliance with the vehicle's factory specifications while reducing costs compared to purchasing a new part.

Benefits of using an original side skirt cover

Using an original M Sport side skirt cover in Le Mans Blau Metallic provides a number of practical benefits:

• preservation of the factory side line and the character of the M package,
• color consistency with other elements painted in the same shade,
• secure fitment to factory mounting points,
• protection of the lower body against dirt and minor damage.

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, trims, or additional moldings, check out the available parts in the BMW Mudflaps category.

For drivers considering the choice between new and used OEM components, an article comparing the costs and durability of different solutions may be helpful – more information can be found in the material New or used? A comparison of costs and quality of car parts.