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A used side skirt that fits one vehicle won't always fit another - even within the same model range. These questions help breakers match stock to your exact vehicle before they quote:
The M3 has its own distinctive side skirts as part of the M-specific body kit, which differ visually from the standard 3 Series equivalents — they are a genuine, separate part. When sourcing from a breaker, always confirm the part came from an M3 rather than a standard 3 Series or M Sport model, as the skirts are not the same.
The E46 M3 ran from 2001 to 2006 and did not receive a significant facelift that altered the side skirts during that period, so parts from across that production run are generally considered compatible. That said, always confirm the exact part number with the breaker against your registration to be certain before purchasing.
The E90-generation M3 (2007–2013) received a facelift around 2010, and while the side skirts may be shared across that boundary, this is exactly the kind of interchange you should confirm with the breaker against your registration rather than assume. Name the facelift year to the breaker and ask them to check the part number matches your specific car.
The F80 M3 ran from 2014 to 2018 and received a facelift in 2017, so there is a potential boundary between earlier and later cars. Side skirts may or may not interchange across that 2017 facelift, so confirm with the breaker using your registration rather than assuming all F80-era skirts are identical.
Trim level does not affect side skirt fitment in terms of the underlying panel — the key variables are generation and facelift period, not whether the car is a standard M3 or Competition variant. There may be minor cosmetic differences such as differing finishes or badging between variants, so check the visual appearance of any used skirt against your own car before buying.
The E90 (saloon) and E92 (coupe) are different body styles within the same generation, and while they share a platform, side skirts are body-specific panels and the two styles are not directly interchangeable. Confirm with the breaker which body style the part came from, and ensure it matches your own car's body style before purchasing.