BMW Z4 E85 Front Center Console Ashtray Tray Storage Beige 7037227

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

BMW Z4 E85 Front Center Console Ashtray Tray Storage is an original interior component from the Dashboard group, designed for installation in the front section of the center console. The beige finish ensures color consistency within the cabin, while the factory design guarantees a perfect fit with surrounding panels. It is a practical storage compartment with an ashtray function that restores full functionality to the front console area of the BMW Z4 E85.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7037227-3
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7037227
• Substitutable numbers: 51167037227, 7037227
• Location on the vehicle: Front
• Color: Beige
• Category: Dashboard Panels

Purpose and fitment for BMW Z4 E85

The presented center console ashtray has been designed specifically for the BMW Z4 E85 model, intended for installation in the front part of the center tunnel. The component belongs to the BMW Dashboard group, ensuring it maintains the correct geometry, mounting points, and contact lines with adjacent panels. The construction is intended for integration with the factory interior layout, which facilitates installation and eliminates the need for modifications.

Ashtray and storage function

The ashtray also serves as a closable storage compartment in the front part of the center console. This solution:

• allows for convenient use of the ashtray function within reach of the driver and passenger,
• provides additional space for small accessories inside the console,
• maintains an organized look of the center tunnel when closed.

The beige color scheme allows for aesthetic integration into light-colored BMW Z4 E85 interiors, without the contrasts and shade differences typical of non-factory parts.

Color scheme and integration with the dashboard

The beige color of the ashtray has been selected to match the factory BMW interior palette. As a result, the element harmoniously blends with the dashboard, tunnel sides, and other console panels. Interior color consistency is important not only for aesthetics but also influences the perceived quality of the entire cabin, especially in roadster-class vehicles where the interior is clearly visible from the outside.

Characteristics of the used component

The center console ashtray comes from disassembly, which means it is a used part. Such components are frequently chosen for interior repairs and restorations because they allow for maintaining the original character of the car and fitment with other components. A used element from this group is a good solution when the factory ashtray has suffered mechanical damage or operational wear.

Application in the BMW center console area

The ashtray is mounted in the front part of the center console, in the immediate vicinity of the gear lever and control panel. This affects ergonomics and ease of use while driving. The element belongs to an area that is frequently used, which is why its condition is important for both comfort and the visual assessment of the interior.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the cockpit and center console area in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as trim panels, air vents, or tunnel covers, check the available parts in the BMW Dashboard category.

For drivers interested in a broader context of selecting original components and structural differences between model generations, the article describing the comparison of classic and modern solutions may be helpful, available here: Classic Mini vs modern MINI – how the construction has changed and which original Mini parts help preserve their character.