BMW F20 Sill Strip Side Skirt Left N/S Karmesinrot Crimson Red - A61

Visual condition of the part

Possible scratches and paint chips – condition as shown in the product photos. BMW F20 Sill Strip Side Skirt Left N/S Karmesinrot Crimson Red - A61 is an original body component from the Side skirts group, designed for installation on the left side of the vehicle. The paint in the Karmesinrot - A61 shade ensures color consistency of the bodywork, and its factory origin guarantees a proper fit to the sill structure.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7293553-KAR6
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7293553
• Substitutable numbers: 51777293553, 7293553
• Weight: 150
• Location on the vehicle: Left
• Color: Karmesinrot - A61
• Category: Running Boards & Side Bars

Purpose and function of the sill component

The presented side skirt has been designed specifically for the BMW F20 model as a finishing and protective element for the sill area on the left side of the body. It is responsible for the aesthetic closure of the lower edge of the bodywork and helps to reduce the impact of dirt and minor mechanical damage in this area. Thanks to its factory geometry, it maintains the correct side line of the car, which is important both from a visual and installation perspective.

Karmesinrot - A61 color and visual fit

The Karmesinrot - A61 shade is a characteristic, intense red color used in the BMW paint palette, allowing for a consistent match with originally painted body components. Using a side skirt in the same paint code minimizes the need for additional painting and makes it easier to maintain a uniform appearance of the side of the vehicle. This is a practical solution when replacing a damaged part after a collision or during body renovation work.

Benefits of using an original side skirt

Using an original side skirt in the BMW F20 translates into a number of practical advantages:

• factory fit to the shape of the sill on the left side of the body,
• maintenance of proper gaps and connection lines with adjacent panels,
• color consistency thanks to compliance with the paint code,
• possibility of using existing mounting points on the body. Thanks to this, the component can be included in the repair or upgrade process without the need to modify the body structure, which is particularly important when maintaining factory quality standards.

Installation and operational characteristics

The side skirt intended for the left side of the BMW F20 has been prepared as a component compatible with the factory mounting system. This facilitates the work of a workshop or a person performing the repair, as the installation is based on the original mounting points in the sill. The appropriately selected weight of the component promotes stable seating on the body and does not negatively affect the vehicle's operation. The used condition allows for an economical restoration of the appearance of the side of the body while maintaining the original manufacturer's specifications. This is a solution often chosen for post-accident repairs when the priority is to combine reasonable costs with maintaining the factory character of the car.

Expanding the repair of the sill area in a BMW

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.

Technical knowledge and choosing used parts

When selecting dismantled components for the body, suspension, or fuel system, it is worth following proven procedures and technical knowledge. If you are interested in how to safely approach the purchase of sensitive used components, such as injection pumps or fuel rails, the following article will be helpful: Fuel dosing problems: what to look for when buying a used injection pump and fuel rails?. It will allow you to better understand the specifics of working with used parts and apply these principles to other vehicle sub-assemblies as well.