BMW 3 E93 Cabrio 1 Rear Left N/S Lateral Trim Panel Lining Black Leather Dakota

BMW 3 E93 Cabrio 1 Rear Left N/S Lateral Trim Panel Lining Black Leather Dakota is an original interior trim component designed for the rear left side of the cabin in the convertible version. The black leather surface ensures a consistent look with the factory equipment, while the OEM construction guarantees a precise fit to the bodywork. This is a practical solution for replacing a damaged panel or refreshing the interior aesthetics of your BMW.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7218927-1
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7218927
• Substitutable numbers: 51437218927, 7218927, 51436987253, 6987253, 51436987389, 6987389, 51437218879, 7218879, KZ
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Left
• Color: Black
• Category: Door Panels

Purpose and fitment

The presented upholstery is a part from the Door upholstery group, designed specifically for the rear left side of the body in the BMW 3 Series E93 Cabrio model. The construction, based on the factory design, allows for installation into original mounting points without the need for modifications or reshaping. As a result, the panel maintains proper alignment with the window, seals, and other interior panels.

Materials and finish

The black leather used on the surface of the panel provides an elegant, understated look that blends well with most BMW interior configurations. The material structure has been selected to minimize the visibility of minor dirt and signs of wear, making it easier to keep the upholstery in an aesthetic condition. The leather finish also improves passenger comfort, offering a pleasant-to-touch surface in the area of contact with the arm and side of the body.

Function in the interior structure

The panel serves several important functions in the BMW E93 Cabrio cabin:

• covers the internal structure of the door or side panel, improving acoustics and interior insulation,
• stabilizes elements mounted in this area (e.g., handles, grilles, trim strips),
• creates a cohesive, aesthetic side line of the cabin, especially visible when the roof is down,
• supports the ergonomics of rear-seat passengers through a properly contoured surface.

By maintaining the factory geometry, this element helps to keep proper connections between the upholstery, seals, and structural components, which is important for both comfort and reducing unwanted noise while driving.

Characteristics of the used product

The item comes from dismantling, which means it is a used part, but still functional for further use. In practice, this allows for an economical replacement of a damaged or heavily worn panel while maintaining the original BMW specification. Compared to aftermarket replacements, using an OEM component promotes better visual and structural integration with the rest of the interior elements.

Support for completing your BMW interior

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the door and panel area in your BMW and need other items from the same group, such as side panels, upholstery inserts, or grilles, check out the available parts in the BMW door upholstery category.

Inspiration and use of dismantled parts

If you are interested in a wider use of components from dismantling for visual and mechanical modifications, it is worth checking out practical tips on tuning. You can find more about the conscious selection of used components and their impact on the car's character in the article Emotions and design – visual and mechanical tuning of a Seat using dismantled components.