BMW X5 Series E53 Centre Console Arm Rest Armrest Telephone Leather Black

BMW X5 Series E53 Centre Console Arm Rest Armrest Telephone Leather Black is an original interior component designed for installation in the centre tunnel of BMW E53 series models. The black leather finish ensures consistency with the factory cabin styling, while the integrated telephone space allows for convenient use of the communication system. This is a practical solution for drivers who expect a functional and aesthetic centre console.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7124494
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7124494
• Substitutable numbers: 51167124494, 7124494, KZ
• Upholstery material: Leather
• Color: Black
• Category: Centre Consoles & Dashboards

Purpose and function in the BMW E53

The presented armrest with a telephone console has been designed specifically for the BMW E53 interior, ensuring it maintains the factory lines of the dashboard and centre tunnel. The component serves both as a comfortable forearm support and as a housing for the telephone installation, which improves the ergonomics of operating the onboard equipment.

Thanks to a design consistent with OEM solutions, the console allows for the preservation of the cockpit's original character without the need to modify other interior elements.

Materials and finish

The upholstery is made of genuine leather, which increases comfort and makes the surface easy to keep clean. The leather covering withstands daily use well, and the black colour matches most BMW E53 interior colour configurations.

The surface finish has been selected to reduce glare and provide a pleasant-to-touch, slightly matte character. As a result, the armrest blends harmoniously with the other elements of the centre tunnel and the dashboard, creating a visually cohesive set.

Ergonomics and use of the telephone console

The armrest integrated with the telephone console improves space organisation in the centre tunnel. The layout of the support surface and the telephone section has been designed for convenient access from both the driver and passenger seats.

• stable forearm support while driving,
• dedicated space for a phone module or holder,
• aesthetic concealment of the installation within the centre tunnel area.

Such a solution helps maintain order in the cabin and facilitates the use of the vehicle's factory communication systems.

Characteristics of the used product

The item comes from dismantling, which means it is a used part that retains the manufacturer's original specifications. For many BMW E53 users, this is a beneficial solution, allowing for the preservation of material and shade consistency in the vehicle's interior, while also providing an economical replacement for a worn or damaged armrest.

Choosing an original console from the secondary market also helps maintain compatibility with factory mounting points and the routing of the installation within the centre tunnel.

Integration with other interior elements

The armrest with the telephone console works with other components of the centre tunnel and dashboard, creating a cohesive control and storage system. Thanks to the preservation of factory geometry, installation is carried out using the original mounting points, which facilitates service and any potential further interior modifications.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the cockpit area in your BMW and need other items from the same group, such as centre panels, air vents, or gauge housings, check the available parts in the BMW Dashboards category.

Support for modifications and customisation

The armrest with the telephone console can also be used in interior modernisation projects where the priority is to maintain the original BMW character while equipping the car with additional communication functions. In the case of more extensive tuning projects, including other brands, inspiration can be found in the solutions described in the article Emotions and design – visual and mechanical tuning of a Seat using dismantled components, which shows how to effectively use components from the secondary market.

By using the black leather armrest integrated with the telephone console, the BMW E53 interior gains an organised, functional, and cohesive centre zone, conducive to comfortable daily vehicle operation.