BMW E90 E90N E91 LCI Leather Centre Cover Console Armrest Beige 7137558

BMW E90 E90N E91 LCI Leather Centre Cover Console Armrest Beige is an original interior component designed for facelifted 3 Series models. As a product from the Dashboards category, it allows for the aesthetic replacement of a worn or damaged cover, restoring a cohesive look to the centre console. The beige leather upholstery ensures a harmonious match for light-coloured BMW interiors.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: rhd-7147213-2
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7147213
• Substitutable numbers: 51167147213, 7147213, 51167137558, 7137558, BG
• Color: Beige
• Category: Dashboard Panels

Purpose and compatibility

This leather armrest cover is designed specifically for the centre console of BMW 3 Series E90, E90N, and E91 LCI models. As a factory-original interior component, it maintains the precise proportions, shape, and mounting method characteristic of genuine BMW parts. This perfect fit facilitates installation and helps avoid issues with poor alignment or unsightly gaps.

Construction and finish

The armrest cover is made of upholstered beige leather, allowing for a visual match with factory light interior configurations. The leather surface provides a pleasant-to-touch, thermally neutral material that performs well in both daily use and on long journeys. The design is intended for the central part of the console, where the component is subject to frequent contact with the driver's and passenger's hands.

The original shape of the cover guarantees the preservation of the BMW interior's stylistic lines, without the "aftermarket" look typical of replacements. As a result, the central part of the cockpit remains consistent with the dashboard, the centre tunnel looks factory-fresh, and the entire interior gains a refined character.

Function and comfort of use

The leather centre armrest cover serves as an ergonomic support for the driver's and passenger's forearms, improving driving comfort, especially during motorway driving or in traffic jams. The stable construction and properly selected padding firmness (resulting from the factory design) support the natural positioning of the arm on the centre console, which can reduce fatigue during longer trips.

This element also influences the perceived quality of the entire cockpit – replacing a worn, frayed, or cracked cover with a well-maintained unit is a simple way to visually refresh the interior without needing to interfere with other dashboard components.

Condition and use in retrofit projects

The armrest cover is a used part, making it an attractive solution for those seeking genuine BMW components at a reasonable price. This type of part is perfect both for standard replacement of a worn element and for interior retrofit projects where maintaining the car's original character is a priority.

If you are interested in the broader use of used OEM parts for car upgrades, it is worth checking out practical tips on retrofitting BMW and VAG group cars – details can be found in the article Retrofitting in VAG and BMW group cars – how to affordably upgrade your car with used parts.

Expanding the BMW centre console area

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

Summary

BMW E90 E90N E91 LCI Leather Centre Cover Console Armrest Beige is a practical, original interior element that allows you to restore a cohesive look to the central part of the cockpit. Factory fitment, leather finish, and consistency with the dashboard's stylistic lines make this a sensible choice when replacing a worn cover or performing a subtle interior upgrade.