BMW 5 Series E60 E61 LCI Front Right O/S Door Card Lining Leather Panel Black

BMW 5 Series E60 E61 LCI Front Right O/S Door Card Lining Leather Panel Black is an original door panel with a leather finish, designed for installation on the driver or passenger side in right-hand drive versions. The black interior finish ensures a consistent, factory-look cockpit, and the OEM construction guarantees a perfect fit to the body. It is a practical solution when replacing a damaged lining or refreshing the interior of a facelifted 5 Series.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 6983614
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 6983614
• Substitutable numbers: 51416983614, 6983614, 51416983574, 6983574
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Right
• Color: Black
• Category: Door Panels

Purpose and compatibility

The presented panel is a door card dedicated to BMW 5 Series E60/E61 facelift (LCI) models, mounted on the front right door. The component was designed as part of the factory equipment, ensuring it maintains the correct geometry, mounting points, and edge alignment with the window, seals, and other door elements.

The black color scheme allows for seamless integration with standard interior finishes, especially in configurations with a dark dashboard and center console. It is an appropriate choice for both post-accident repairs and replacing worn-out lining with a more aesthetic element.

Construction and finish

The door card is manufactured as a door panel with a leather finish, providing a pleasant-to-touch surface and the understated look characteristic of BMW. The material structure is selected to reduce glare and blend well with factory decorative trims and window/mirror control elements.

The layout of the embossing and sections on the panel promotes ergonomics – space is provided for the door handle, armrest, and factory control buttons. This maintains stylistic and functional consistency throughout the side of the cabin, without the need for modifications to the installation or mounts.

Vehicle function and benefits of installation

The door card serves several important functions in the vehicle:

• it covers the internal door structure and installations (wiring harnesses, window mechanisms),
• it creates a support surface for the driver's or passenger's arm,
• it influences interior acoustics by reducing outside noise penetration,
• it shapes the visual character of the cabin, especially in the side area.

Replacing a worn or damaged panel with an original door card allows you to restore factory-level interior aesthetics, without differences in shade or material texture. This solution is particularly beneficial for users who care about maintaining the vehicle's value and for workshops specializing in BMW post-accident repairs.

Condition and installation aspects

The item comes from dismantling and is offered as a used part, which represents a reasonable compromise between cost and maintaining original build quality. The OEM construction facilitates installation in place of the factory door card – the panel uses standard mounting points and is adapted to work with original handles, speakers, and door equipment.

Before installation, it is recommended to perform a standard verification of the condition of the clips and fasteners, and to compare the shape of the panel with the currently installed element. This ensures the replacement process runs smoothly and the final result meets expectations in terms of fit and appearance.

Expanding the BMW door area

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the door area in your BMW and need other components from the same group, such as rear panels, additional linings, or complementary finishes, check the available parts in the BMW Door Cards category.

For drivers who are also thinking about improving the exterior appearance of the car – for example, by changing wheels to more visually attractive ones – a practical guide on purchasing and refurbishing alloy wheels may be helpful: Used wheels like new: a guide to buying and refurbishing alloy wheels.