BMW 3 Series E90 E91 E92 Rear Seat Middle Armrest Cloth Anthracite 7118729

BMW 3 Series E90 E91 E92 Rear Seat Middle Armrest Cloth Anthracite is an original BMW interior component designed for installation in the rear cabin area. It provides comfortable support for passengers and features a practical, integrated cup holder, enhancing the daily comfort of the vehicle.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7118729
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7118729
• Substitutable numbers: 52207118729, 7118729, BG
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Category: Additional Seat Parts

Purpose and function in the rear interior

The presented armrest is a component mounted in the rear seat area, specifically for passengers sitting in the back. Its design combines the function of a comfortable armrest with a practical cup holder, which improves ergonomics and organization in the cabin during city driving and on longer trips.

Thanks to its factory origin from the BMW range, the correct mounting points and geometry matched to the seat are preserved, which facilitates installation in place of the original component and allows for a consistent interior look.

Construction and ergonomics of use

The armrest has been designed as an integral part of the rear seat, with a retractable or folding cup holder located in the central section. This solution allows passengers to securely place drinks, reducing the risk of spills while driving and improving travel comfort.

The profile of the armrest is adapted to the natural position of the arms, which relieves the shoulders and spine of the passengers. The applied construction promotes a comfortable seating position while not limiting the functionality of the seat, allowing for standard use after folding the element.

Benefits of using an original BMW component

Using an original armrest with a cup holder in the rear seat provides a number of practical benefits:

• maintaining the factory look and stylistic consistency of the BMW E90 interior,
• secure fit to the seat structure and rear mounts,
• stable support for passengers' arms, improving ride comfort,
• functional cup holder, increasing convenience during travel.

For users who care about the aesthetics and ergonomics of the cabin, it is important that this original interior component does not require upholstery modifications or additional adaptations, which reduces the time and cost of installation.

Application in service and interior repairs

The rear seat armrest with a cup holder is suitable both for replacing a damaged component and for refreshing the vehicle's interior. This is particularly useful in heavily used cars, where upholstery elements and rear cabin equipment are exposed to mechanical wear.

Thanks to the assigned part numbers and interchangeable numbers, it is easy to verify compatibility with the specific seat configuration in a given BMW E90, which minimizes the risk of selecting an incompatible component.

Condition and origin of the component

The offered armrest comes from the original BMW production line and is a used component, which allows for economical repair or completion of interior equipment while maintaining factory specifications. This type of solution is often chosen by services specializing in the BMW brand and by users who prefer OEM parts over uncertain replacements.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the rear seat area in your BMW and need other components from the same group, such as headrests, backrest guides, or additional support modules, check the available parts in the Other BMW seat parts category.

To better plan your interior and drivetrain repair budget and understand when it is worth choosing original used components, read the article Humming differential? Find out why a used OEM drive axle is a better investment than an uncertain replacement, which shows a practical approach to choosing OEM parts at Global Parts.