BMW 3 Series 1 E90 E91 Decor Strip Trim Rear Left Door N/S Aluminium 6982473

BMW 3 Series 1 E90 E91 Decor Strip Trim Rear Left Door N/S Aluminium is an original interior component designed for installation in the rear left section of the cabin. Thanks to the factory BMW design, it ensures a consistent fit with the door panel, maintaining the stylistic line of the entire cockpit and door cards. This is a practical solution for replacing a damaged trim or refreshing the vehicle's interior.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 6982473-1
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 6982473
• Substitutable numbers: 51426982473, 6982473
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Left
• Category: Other Interior Parts & Accessories

Purpose and fitment for BMW 3 Series E90/E91

The presented decor strip has been designed specifically for BMW 3 Series E90/E91 models, intended for the rear left side of the vehicle. This means its geometry, mounting points, and profile are consistent with the factory door card, which facilitates installation and allows for maintaining the original interior look.

The element is suitable both for replacing a damaged trim after a collision or intensive use, as well as for partial renovation of the door upholstery. Factory fitment minimizes the risk of looseness, squeaking, or imprecise alignment with other components.

Aluminium finish and interior character

The trim features an aluminium decorative finish, characteristic of many BMW 3 Series E90/E91 equipment configurations. This type of insert gives the interior a more technical, orderly character, blending well with other center console elements and remaining cabin decors.

Aluminium is a material resistant to typical operational stresses in the door – frequent opening, contact with hands, or light abrasions. Thanks to this, the trim helps maintain the interior aesthetics at a stable level, even in heavily used vehicles.

Characteristics of the used element

The offered decor strip is a used item, which in practice means it comes from the dismantling of an original BMW vehicle. This type of OEM part retains factory material and dimensional specifications, while allowing for cost reduction compared to new components. It is a sensible choice for post-accident repairs, ongoing visual corrections, and restoring the car to a condition close to factory-new.

A used decorative element works well especially where consistency with other trims in the cabin matters – differences in shade or texture are smaller than in the case of aftermarket replacements with different finishes.

Installation and service application

The BMW 3 Series E90/E91 rear left door trim is intended for installation in factory mounting points on the door panel. In practice, this means:

• no need for door upholstery modifications,
• preservation of the original connection line with the handle and other elements,
• possibility of using standard clips and mounts provided by the manufacturer.

Such a solution is particularly beneficial for body shops and services specializing in the BMW brand, where repeatability of installation and a predictable final effect are important.

How to reasonably use used interior elements

Choosing a used decor strip is a way to optimize costs while maintaining original BMW specifications. In the case of broader repairs or interior upgrades, it is worth considering other components from the same group to achieve a consistent visual and material effect throughout the cabin.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the door card area in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as additional decor strips, decorative inserts, or trim panels, check the available parts in the Other BMW category.

When making a decision about using dismantled components, a guide on repair economics and selecting used parts may be helpful – you can find more on this topic in the article Rising repair costs and the boom in used parts – how to save on car service?.

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