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BMW E65 Sill Moulding Strip Left is an original body part designed for installation on the left side of E65 7 Series models. With its factory Monacoblau Metallic - A35 colour, it helps maintain the visual consistency of the bodywork while also providing functional protection for the sill. This is a practical solution for users looking to restore the aesthetics and correct geometry of the sill area after wear and tear damage.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 0395481-MB
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 395481
• Substitutable numbers: 0395481, 51710395481
• Location on the vehicle: Left
• Color: Monacoblau Metallic - A35
• Category: Other Exterior Parts & Accessories

Intended Use and Function of the Part

The Left Sill Moulding Strip for BMW E65 serves a dual purpose: it protects the sill from mechanical damage and contributes to the visual continuity of the vehicle's side profile. Its precise shaping ensures a perfect fit with the factory body geometry, facilitating installation and minimizing the need for additional bodywork modifications.

The part is specifically designed for a particular location on the vehicle, which reduces the risk of misalignment and simplifies workshop procedures. This is particularly important for post-accident repairs and vehicle restorations where maintaining the original body lines is crucial.

Colour and Paint Matching

The moulding strip is finished in the Monacoblau Metallic - A35 shade, characteristic of BMW's paint palette. This allows it to be used either as a ready-to-install part or as a base for potential colour matching through spot or full respraying.

The factory colour simplifies the painter's work, allowing for a reduced scope of surface preparation. In many cases, only minor adjustments or polishing may be needed to achieve a visually consistent effect with the other body panels.

Installation Characteristics

The sill moulding strip has been designed as a dedicated part for a specific model, promoting installation at standard mounting points. The precise shaping of the edges and the retention of factory contours allow for:

• correct alignment with the sill and adjacent body panels,
• maintaining sealing and proper water drainage in the sill area,
• preserving the vehicle's original side profile.

As a result, the part performs well in both bodywork and paint repairs, as well as for replacing worn or damaged mouldings on daily driven cars.

Condition and Practical Application

This part is a used component, meaning it is a part with confirmed, actual origin from a BMW vehicle. Such parts are often chosen by workshops and individual users seeking a reasonable compromise between repair costs and maintaining the vehicle's original specifications.

The use of a used sill moulding strip is particularly relevant for:

• repairs after collisions involving the sills and lower door areas,
• body restorations on premium vehicles,
• restoring the vehicle's factory appearance after previous, non-factory modifications.

Related Sill Area Parts for BMW

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the sill area on your BMW and require other parts from the same group, such as covers, trim pieces, or additional mouldings, check the available parts in the Other BMW category.

Technical Knowledge and Part Selection

When working on bodywork and sill protection elements, it is beneficial to understand the structural differences between various model versions and the impact of body mass and rigidity on vehicle handling. For those interested in a more advanced approach to component selection and analysis of solutions used in sports car variants, an article on our blog may be helpful: Audi RS vs. Other Models – What Lies Under the Hood and Chassis?.