BMW 3 Series E92 Centre Console Cover Trim Tray Ashtray Brushed Aluminium

BMW 3 Series E92 Centre Console Cover Trim Tray Ashtray Brushed Aluminium is an original interior component designed for installation in the front section of the cabin. This aesthetic centre console panel allows you to restore the factory look of the cockpit, ensuring a cohesive, modern dashboard finish and convenient access to the practical storage tray and ashtray.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: rhd-6951576
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 6951576
• Substitutable numbers: 51166951576, 6951576, 7118040, EM
• Location on the vehicle: Front
• Category: Dashboard Panels

Purpose and function in the dashboard

The presented centre console cover is a component from the Dashboards group, mounted in the front part of the vehicle's interior. It is responsible for the aesthetic covering of the central cockpit area, integrating the space for small items with the ashtray module. This provides the driver and passenger with an organized, functional workspace in the central part of the dashboard.

The element has been designed specifically for the 3 Series E92, which translates into a proper fit for the shape of the centre tunnel, correct alignment with adjacent panels, and stable mounting in the factory mounting points.

Brushed aluminium finish and interior aesthetics

The brushed aluminium style finish gives the interior a characteristic, technical look that blends well with other BMW cockpit elements. This type of surface visually brightens the central part of the dashboard, while also being visually resistant to minor signs of wear, which helps maintain a neat interior appearance.

The centre console panel integrated with the ashtray allows for stylistic consistency of the entire dashboard, especially in vehicles factory-equipped with aluminium-coloured trim. It is a practical solution when replacing a damaged or heavily worn element with an original component of similar visual characteristics.

Functional characteristics and installation

The centre console cover with ashtray is intended for installation in the front part of the interior, in the area between the seats. The design provides for integration with factory mounts and guides, which facilitates the correct seating of the element and reduces the risk of unwanted play or rattles while driving.

As a used part, the panel is a cost-effective solution for interior repairs when the priority is to maintain the vehicle's original specification while optimizing costs. Replacing a damaged cover with an original component allows you to restore the proper ergonomics of the ashtray and console storage compartment.

Integration with the BMW 3 Series E92 interior

The element has been developed with the factory geometry of the dashboard in mind, so that after installation, the dividing lines between the console panel, the centre tunnel, and adjacent elements remain consistent. This is important for precise finishes, where even small deviations are visible during daily use.

The centre console cover with ashtray in a brushed aluminium finish fits well into the character of the BMW interior, emphasizing its orderly, technical style and providing convenient access to the central cockpit zone.

Expansion and other BMW dashboard elements

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 decorative panels, centre tunnel covers, or additional console modules, check the available parts in the BMW Dashboards category.

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