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 Left Sill Karmesinrot Crimson Red - A61 is an original body sill molding designed for the left side of the vehicle, ensuring a factory fit and a cohesive body appearance. The element in the color Karmesinrot - A61 helps maintain the car's uniform side profile, which is particularly important for professional post-accident repairs or replacement of worn parts. By using an original component, you gain confidence in proper installation and aesthetic integration with other body panels.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7293553-KAR1
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7293553
• Substitutable numbers: 51777293553, 7293553
• Location on the vehicle: Left
• Color: Karmesinrot - A61
• Category: Running Boards & Side Bars

Intended Use and Fitment for BMW F20

The presented left sill is specifically designed for the BMW F20 series body, meaning it retains factory geometry and appropriate mounting points. Its placement on the left side of the vehicle guarantees compatibility with the original sill construction, facilitating installation without the need for modifications or forcing the part to fit.

The original BMW sill molding ensures:

• proper alignment with doors and other side panels,
• maintenance of factory gaps and body lines,
• compatibility with original clips, fasteners, and covers.

Karmesinrot - A61 Color and Aesthetic Value

The element is finished in the color Karmesinrot - A61, corresponding to the factory Crimson Red shade used in the BMW F20. Thanks to this, with an appropriately matched paint condition, it's possible to minimize the scope of repainting or omit it entirely, which reduces repair time and lowers service costs.

Choosing a sill with the same paint code allows you to:

• maintain color consistency across the entire side of the vehicle,
• reduce the risk of shade differences between new and existing paint,
• expedite the process of restoring the car to full visual condition.

Element Characteristics and Application

As a body part in the Sill Moldings category, the left sill serves a protective and structural function in the lower part of the vehicle's side. It is responsible for the aesthetic finishing of the sill, protection against dirt, and safeguarding critical body areas from mechanical damage resulting from daily use.

The product is particularly suitable for:

• post-accident repairs after damage to the side of the body,
• replacing corroded or heavily worn sills,
• restoring the original appearance of the car after unprofessional bodywork repairs.

Used Condition and Economic Benefits

The offered left sill is a used part, representing a favorable compromise between quality and repair cost. Choosing an original, used sill molding allows you to maintain the factory parameters of the part while limiting expenses compared to new components. This solution is particularly attractive for comprehensive body repairs where a larger number of parts need replacement.

If you want to better understand the differences between new and used parts in terms of durability, quality, and cost-effectiveness, it's worth reading the article: Car Parts – New or Used? Comparing Costs, Quality, and Durability.

Selecting Other BMW Sill Moldings

During comprehensive side body restoration, it is often necessary to replace several elements simultaneously, such as both sills or additional covers and moldings, to maintain visual and structural consistency of the bodywork. In such situations, to select compatible components for your model, check the available parts in the BMW Sill Moldings category.