BMW 3 Series E90 E91 LCI Rear Seat Middle Armrest Cloth Anthrazit 7213551

BMW 3 Series E90 E91 LCI Rear Seat Middle Armrest Cloth Anthrazit is an original interior component designed for installation on the rear bench of the facelift model. It provides comfortable support for passengers and a consistent, subtle cabin finish in Anthrazit, perfectly matched to the factory BMW upholstery. It is a practical solution that improves ride comfort and the functionality of the rear interior.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7213551
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7213551
• Substitutable numbers: 52207213551, 7213551, EM
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Category: Additional Seat Parts

Purpose and compatibility

The presented BMW 3 Series E90 E91 LCI Rear Seat Middle Armrest Cloth Anthrazit has been designed as a factory element of the rear bench in facelift versions. Its placement in the vehicle is the rear part of the cabin, in the center section of the backrest, which allows for comfortable use by passengers sitting on the sides.

Thanks to the OEM design, the armrest maintains proper fitment to the factory mounts and backrest geometry, which facilitates installation and ensures stable seating within the seat structure.

Construction, material, and color

The element is made of fabric upholstery in the Anthrazit shade, characteristic of many BMW 3 Series E90/E91 LCI interior configurations. The fabric has been selected for its resistance to daily use and ease of cleaning, while maintaining a pleasant-to-the-touch texture.

The armrest construction provides:

• stable forearm support for rear seat passengers,
• ergonomic shape matched to the backrest profile,
• visually consistent transition between the center part of the backrest and the rest of the upholstery.

The Anthrazit color allows for harmonious integration with the factory interior, without the "foreign object" effect, which is particularly important during post-accident repairs or when replacing worn seat components.

Function and application in the rear interior

The rear middle armrest plays an important functional role in the daily operation of the vehicle. When folded down, it provides comfortable support for two passengers sitting on the sides, improving comfort on longer trips. When folded up, it creates a uniform backrest surface, which is beneficial when transporting a third person in the middle of the rear bench.

This element is particularly useful in cars used for frequent family or business trips, where the comfort of rear passengers has a real impact on the overall perception of travel quality. The original BMW design allows for maintaining the factory character of the interior, which is important both aesthetically and in the event of a potential vehicle resale.

Condition, origin, and advantages of using an OEM used part

The armrest comes from the BMW offer as an original element, belonging to the Other seat parts group. It is a used part, which allows for economical interior repair while maintaining the factory specification and quality of workmanship typical for BMW.

Using a used OEM element in the seat area brings several significant benefits:

• preservation of original geometry and fit to the backrest structure,
• color and material consistency with other interior elements,
• more predictable performance in operation than in the case of cheap replacements.

If you want to better understand why original used components are often a more reasonable choice than random replacements, it is worth reading the article: Humming differential? Find out why a used OEM drive axle is a better investment than an uncertain replacement.

Expansion and modernization of the BMW seat zone

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the seat zone in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as headrests, side backrest segments, or additional seat modules, check the available parts in the category Other BMW seat parts.

For larger interior work – especially when combining the replacement of seat elements with bodywork repairs – a guide on used parts from dismantling may also be helpful: Replacing body parts with used ones – can bodywork parts from dismantling look like new?. This will allow you to better plan the scope of work and choose the right components in terms of quality and cost-effectiveness.

Summary

BMW 3 Series E90 E91 LCI Rear Seat Middle Armrest Cloth Anthrazit is a practical, factory interior element designed for installation in the rear of the cabin. It provides comfortable support for passengers, maintains color consistency with the upholstery, and enables aesthetic and functional repair of the rear bench using an original used OEM part.