BMW E65 E66 E67 Set Cover Centre Armrest Front Leather Schwarz Black

BMW E65 E66 E67 Set Cover Centre Armrest Front Leather Schwarz Black is an original interior component from the Dashboards group, designed for installation in the front cabin area of BMW 7 Series E65/E66 models. The black leather finish maintains the stylistic consistency of the cockpit while providing a solid base for repairing or restoring the factory look of the console.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7018140
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7018140
• Substitutable numbers: 51167018140, 7018140
• Location on the vehicle: Front
• Upholstery material: Leather
• Color: Black
• Category: Dashboard Panels

Purpose and function in the vehicle

The console cover is a component mounted in the front part of the interior, within the dashboard area, responsible for the aesthetic and technical finishing of the cockpit. In BMW E65/E66 vehicles, it serves as a stable housing for adjacent control modules, storage compartments, and driver and passenger operation elements.

Selecting the correct cover is important not only for visual reasons but also for assembly – a properly fitted component facilitates the precise alignment of other dashboard parts, reduces unwanted vibrations, and minimizes the risk of rattles while driving.

Material and finish

The presented cover is finished in black leather, which is characteristic of higher trim levels of the BMW 7 Series E65/E66. The leather upholstery provides a pleasant-to-touch surface that blends well with other premium interior elements.

This finish allows for:

• maintaining a consistent cockpit appearance in vehicles with a factory leather dashboard,
• easier surface maintenance using dedicated leather care products,
• achieving an elegant, understated interior character typical of luxury BMW limousines.

Integration with the dashboard

The console cover has been designed as part of the BMW Dashboards system, ensuring its geometry, mounting points, and profiling are adapted to the E65/E66 cockpit architecture. Proper fitment translates into:

• stable seating in the front part of the interior,
• correct edge alignment relative to adjacent panels,
• the ability to restore the factory dashboard line after repairs or modifications.

As a result, this element is suitable both for replacing a damaged cover and for comprehensive cockpit restoration, where maintaining original geometry and interior character is key.

Characteristics of the used component

The cover comes from the secondary market, which allows for economical interior repair while maintaining original BMW specifications. For items in this group, it is important to pay attention to:

• structural compatibility with the specific 7 Series generation,
• the type of upholstery used (here: black leather),
• intended installation in the front part of the vehicle.

Choosing an original dismantled cover helps maintain material and visual consistency with other cockpit elements, which is particularly important in premium-class vehicles.

Matching with other BMW interior elements

When renovating or upgrading the center console and dashboard in a BMW E65/E66, it is worth planning work in the broader context of the entire cockpit. If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of your BMW's cockpit area and need other elements from the same group, such as additional panels, grilles, or console covers, check the available parts in the BMW Dashboards category.

For users interested in the broader context of selecting original BMW components, including compatibility issues and factory markings, the guide on B58 units and equipment for the 3 Series G20 may be helpful – you can find it in the article BMW B58 Code – checklist before buying a turbocharger and intercooler for the BMW 3 Series (G20), which discusses a practical approach to verifying parts by OEM numbers and VIN.