BMW F20 F21 Centre Console Cover Leather Armrest Interior F22 F23 Oyster 9270557

BMW F20 F21 Centre Console Cover Leather Armrest Interior F22 F23 Oyster is an original interior component designed for 1 and 2 Series models, perfect for replacing a worn or damaged part. Thanks to its factory-spec BMW design and leather finish, it ensures a cohesive cabin look, comfortable forearm support, and an aesthetic fit with the rest of the centre console components. It is a practical solution for interior repairs, upholstery upgrades, or restoring the vehicle to its factory-like condition.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: rhd-9270557
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 9270557
• Substitutable numbers: 51169270557, 9270557, 51169236340, 9236340, 51169250996, 9250996, BG
• Category: Dashboard Panels

Purpose and compatibility with BMW models

The presented armrest cover is a centre console component used in compact BMW 1 Series F20/F21 and 2 Series F22/F23 models. The design, based on the original BMW blueprint, guarantees a proper fit with the factory console frame, correct hinge operation, and compliance with the interior styling line for versions with Oyster upholstery.

Its original origin from the Dashboards group means that the component was designed as an integral part of the central cockpit zone, maintaining the appropriate mounting tolerances and ergonomics intended by the manufacturer.

Construction and functional properties

The armrest cover is manufactured based on the factory BMW design, with an outer layer finished in Oyster-coloured leather. This configuration provides a pleasant-to-touch surface that is resistant to typical operational loads during daily driving. The profile of the component has been designed to create a uniform line with the sides of the centre tunnel and other console components.

In practice, this translates into:

• stable forearm support for the driver and front passenger,
• a visually cohesive look for the central part of the cockpit,
• easy surface maintenance thanks to the leather finish,
• preservation of the factory ergonomics of the centre console operation.

Condition, origin, and service application

The component comes from the original BMW production line, which helps maintain consistent material quality and fitment relative to other interior parts. As a used part, it is particularly useful for post-accident repairs, replacing a worn armrest, or restoring the interior to its OEM configuration after previous modifications.

In service applications, such an armrest cover allows you to:

• replace a component with abrasions, cracks, or discolouration,
• maintain the original character of the BMW interior without using aftermarket replacements,
• reduce installation time thanks to the factory fit for the centre console.

Benefits of using an original armrest cover

Using an original Oyster leather armrest cover allows you to maintain the colour and material consistency of the cabin, which is important both for daily use and for the future resale of the vehicle. Factory fitment minimizes the risk of rattles, play, or improper closing, which are often encountered with non-original parts.

Additionally, thanks to the preservation of the original geometry, the armrest does not restrict access to the console storage compartment or the controls located in its front section, which is significant from the point of view of ergonomics and operational safety while driving.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the cockpit and centre console area in your BMW and need other components from the same group, such as centre panels, air vents, or tunnel housings, check out the available parts in the BMW Dashboards category.

For drivers interested in improving visibility and driving safety, while also focusing on original BMW components, the guide article See more and better – a complete guide to selecting and replacing used LED and Xenon headlights, which discusses the selection and replacement of factory lighting components, may be helpful.