Armrest BMW F12 Centre Console Leather Armrest Front Middle 9238316

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Armrest BMW F12 Centre Console Leather Armrest Front Middle is an original interior component designed for installation in the front cabin area, within the centre console. The leather finish ensures a consistent look with the factory upholstery, and the OEM construction guarantees a proper fit with the dashboard structure. It is a practical solution that improves ergonomics and driving comfort for both the driver and the passenger.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 9238316
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 9238316
• Substitutable numbers: 9238316, 51169238316
• Location on the vehicle: Front
• Category: Dashboard Panels

Purpose and fitment for BMW F12

The presented armrest is designed as a factory interior component for the BMW 6 Series F12, integrated into the centre console in the front of the vehicle. As a component from the Dashboards category, it works structurally with centre tunnels, control panels, and other cockpit modules, maintaining the original geometry and mounting points.

Its placement in the front zone allows for comfortable forearm support while driving and easy access to the controls in the console. Thanks to the factory design, the correct mounting gaps, connection lines with adjacent panels, and compatibility with standard interior equipment are maintained.

Construction and materials

The armrest is based on a rigid support body that works with the centre tunnel structure. The outer working part is covered with leather finished to BMW standards, which facilitates visual consistency with other cockpit elements. The leather surface provides a pleasant-to-touch, stable support point, reducing hand and shoulder fatigue during longer drives.

The geometry of the upper part of the armrest has been selected to allow for a natural position of the driver's and passenger's arms, while maintaining access to the gear lever, iDrive panel, and other manipulators in the centre console. The construction is optimized for compatibility with the standard BMW dashboard layout.

Functionality in the centre console zone

The centre console armrest plays a key ergonomic role in the front cabin area. The properly selected height and angle of the working surface promote a stable grip on the steering wheel while supporting the forearm, which improves vehicle handling precision. In daily use, this translates into more comfortable driving, especially in city traffic and on longer routes.

As an element related to the Dashboards group, the armrest contributes to a functional cockpit module, integrating visually and structurally with control panels, air vents, and tunnel covers. Maintaining the factory BMW design concept allows for a consistent interior character without the need to interfere with original structural solutions.

Characteristics of the used part

The offered armrest is a used part, sourced from dismantling. This means it may show signs of normal wear and tear, typical for interior components mounted in high-use areas. At the same time, its structural functionality is preserved, allowing for continued use in the vehicle after proper installation.

Choosing an original, used BMW interior component allows for maintaining a high level of fitment to the dashboard and centre console, while reducing costs compared to purchasing a new component. This is a particularly advantageous solution for accident repairs, replacing worn upholstery elements, or restoring the factory look of the cabin.

Installation tips and application

During installation, it is recommended to use the original mounting points in the centre tunnel and follow the disassembly and assembly sequence of cockpit elements in accordance with BMW service procedures. Proper seating of the armrest in the front part of the centre console ensures stability, the absence of unwanted play, and proper alignment with adjacent panels.

The element will work well both for a standard replacement of a worn armrest and for a comprehensive interior renovation, where maintaining the original style and ergonomics of the cockpit is important. The leather finish makes it easy to keep clean and allows for the use of dedicated leather upholstery care products.

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

For users interested in a broader context of selecting interior and suspension components, including the impact of the condition of used parts on driving comfort, the guide article Standard vs. sports suspension – differences in construction and is it worth buying used suspension parts? may be helpful, where practical aspects of operation and fitting elements in cars of various classes are discussed.