BMW E92 E93 M Sport Front Left Door Entrance Sill Strip Cover N/S 7900775

Listing details and visual condition of the part

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

The offer applies to the bare door – without handle, window, lock, trims, or any other accessories.

There is an option to purchase a complete door for an additional fee of 80 GBP.

BMW E92 E93 M Sport Front Left Door Entrance Sill Strip Cover is an original body component designed for installation in the front left door sill area of 3 Series coupe and convertible models. This factory sill strip provides the proper finish for the body edge, helps protect the sill zone from mechanical damage, and maintains the consistent styling line of the BMW. Thanks to its specific geometry and mounting points, it is suitable for use as a replacement part or for post-accident repairs.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 8046477-1
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 8046477
• Substitutable numbers: 51478046477, 8046477, 51167900775, 7900775, KZ
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Category: Other Interior Parts & Accessories

Purpose and function of the sill component

The sill strip mounted on the front left side is responsible for the aesthetic and technical finishing of the lower body edge. A correctly selected component:

• stabilizes the sill cover in a critical area exposed to dirt and stone chips,
• ensures the proper alignment of the side body line,
• limits the risk of debris entering the area around mounts and seals.

Thanks to its factory design, the strip works with the original mounting points, which facilitates service and maintains compliance with BMW technical documentation.

Original origin and fitment

The component comes from the BMW brand, which ensures the preservation of factory dimensional tolerances and compatibility with factory sill mounts in the E92/E93 body. The original strip:

• fits the dedicated mounting position on the front left side,
• maintains the proper rigidity and geometry of the sill zone,
• allows for installation without the need for structural modifications.

Such fitment is particularly important in body and paint repairs, where precision in alignment and the maintenance of factory gaps between elements are crucial.

Used condition and service application

The strip is used, which makes it a reasonable choice for maintenance or post-accident repairs where the priority is compliance with the original and cost control. A used OEM component allows you to:

• maintain the factory part specification at a lower cost than a new component,
• keep a consistent look of the sill zone relative to other body elements,
• reduce the time required for alignment and installation.

This is a practical solution both for workshops specializing in the BMW brand and for users independently sourcing parts for body repairs.

Installation zone – front left sill

The placement of the strip in the front left part of the sill requires maintaining the correct installation sequence relative to adjacent body components. A correctly selected component:

• ensures the continuity of the sill line from the front wheel arch towards the middle part of the body,
• influences the correct positioning of seals and any additional covers,
• minimizes the risk of stress in the mounting zone.

Thanks to this, the sill strip serves not only a visual function but also a structural one within the side part of the body.

Part number compatibility and selection

The component has a dedicated OEM part number and associated replacement numbers, which facilitates clear identification in service catalogs and parts selection systems. When matching it to a specific BMW E92 or E93 vehicle, it is worth verifying the numbering compatibility with the vehicle's documentation or a specialized catalog to ensure full installation compatibility.

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

For users interested in comparing the characteristics of sports versions of cars with standard variants, including differences in body construction, suspension, and braking systems, the article on our blog may be helpful: Audi RS vs other models – what is hidden under the hood and chassis?.

If you want to better understand how the use of original used components – such as sill strips, covers, or body elements – affects the reduction of the carbon footprint and rational resource management, read the material: Sustainable automotive: How buying original used parts reduces the carbon footprint and protects the environment?.