Mini R55 R56 R57 LCI Centre Console Arm Rest Armrest Black Silver Frame 6954274

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The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

Mini R55 R56 R57 LCI Centre Console Arm Rest Armrest Black Silver Frame is an original interior component designed for installation in the front part of the cabin. It provides comfortable support for the driver's and passenger's arm, improving the ergonomics of the centre console and comfort during long journeys. Thanks to its factory design and fitment for post-facelift (LCI) Mini models, it serves as a practical and aesthetic addition to the interior equipment.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 9185114-7
• Mark: Mini (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 9185114
• Substitutable numbers: 51169185114, 9185114, 51162752420, 2752420, 6954274, EM
• Location on the vehicle: Front
• Color: Black
• Category: Additional Seat Parts

Purpose and compatibility with Mini models

The presented armrest has been designed specifically for the interior of Mini R55, R56, and R57 series models after the LCI facelift, intended for installation in the front part of the centre console. The construction is based on the manufacturer's original design, which translates into a proper fit with the centre tunnels, holders, and other cockpit elements characteristic of this Mini generation.

This item belongs to the Other seat parts group, but functionally it operates in the immediate vicinity of the front seats, improving the ergonomics of seating and the operation of elements in the area between the seats. This makes it particularly useful both in daily urban driving and during longer trips.

Construction, colour scheme, and finish

The Mini centre console armrest features a black finish that harmoniously blends with typical upholstery and plastic configurations in Mini interiors. The neutral colour scheme facilitates integration with various equipment variants while maintaining a consistent, factory look of the cockpit.

The entire unit is based on a stable support frame, which ensures adequate rigidity and resistance to daily loads resulting from resting the arm, as well as raising and lowering the armrest. The applied construction promotes precise guidance of the element along the console axis, which reduces play and unwanted vibrations while driving.

Functionality in daily use

The Mini centre console armrest plays a key role in improving the ergonomics of the driver's and front passenger's area. It allows for comfortable forearm support while driving, which relieves the shoulders and wrists, and also makes it easier to reach the controls located in the centre tunnel.

In practice, this translates into:

• a more stable position behind the wheel during motorway driving,
• greater comfort in urban traffic, when the hand often rests near the console,
• an aesthetic closure of the space between the front seats.

Thanks to the factory nature of the construction, the armrest does not obstruct access to elements in the front part of the cabin, and its geometry has been adapted to the typical range of seat adjustment in a Mini.

Condition, origin, and assembly aspects

The offered armrest is an original Mini component in used condition, which means it comes from vehicle dismantling and may show signs of normal wear while maintaining full structural functionality. This type of part is a good choice for users and workshops looking for a factory solution instead of replacements with uncertain fitment.

Due to the design compliant with the original Mini specification, the assembly is performed in a manner similar to the factory process – using the intended mounting points in the front zone of the centre tunnel. In practice, this facilitates the work for service centres and reduces the risk of improper fitment with adjacent interior elements.

How to safely select a used armrest

When selecting a used armrest for a Mini R55, R56, or R57, it is worth paying attention to the compatibility with the body version and the post-facelift (LCI) generation, as well as the fitment to the specific interior configuration. It is helpful to compare the shape of the frame, the mounting method, and the overall geometry of the element with the part originally installed in the car.

If you want to organise the process of selecting and verifying used components, it is worth using the practical tips included in the Global Parts guide: Safe purchase of used car parts online – a step-by-step guide. There, you will find a discussion of strategies for selecting parts by OEM numbers, by VIN, and examples of applications in various categories.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the seat and centre console area in your Mini and need other elements from the same group, such as additional armrests, mounts, or tunnel housings, check the available parts in the Other Mini seat parts category.