Door Card Ashtray BMW E60 E61 Rear Right O/S Side Trim Cover Black 8208234

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

Door Card Ashtray BMW E60 E61 Rear Right O/S Side Trim Cover is an original interior component designed for installation in the rear right door of BMW 5 Series E60 and E61 models. Finished in black, it integrates aesthetically with the factory upholstery, restoring the cohesive look of the door card. It is a practical storage compartment with an ashtray function, allowing you to restore the full functionality of the rear passenger cabin.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 8208234
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 8208234
• Substitutable numbers: 51417079400, 7079400, 8208234
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Right
• Color: Black
• Category: Other Interior Parts & Accessories

Purpose and function in the vehicle

The presented ashtray with storage compartment is designed specifically for installation in the rear right door of the BMW E60/E61, ensuring a proper fit to the door panel without the need for modifications. The element serves a dual role: a closable storage compartment and an ashtray, which improves the comfort of the rear seat and helps keep the cabin tidy.

The black surface of the housing harmonizes with the typical BMW interior finish, reducing the visibility of minor dirt and ensuring a consistent, toned-down look for the door card. This is particularly important when repairing the interior after mechanical damage or missing equipment elements.

Construction and fitment for BMW E60/E61

The construction of the ashtray has been developed for factory door mounts, which facilitates installation and removal during service work or replacement of a damaged element. The shape of the body and the front line are consistent with the original BMW interior design, ensuring that the continuity of the door panel's stylistic lines is maintained after installation.

The element is a BMW brand component, which translates into proper fitment with the upholstery, correct operation of the opening mechanism, and compatibility with other door card components. This solution is particularly beneficial when restoring the factory look of the interior after bodywork repairs or upholstery replacement.

Performance characteristics and installation benefits

The ashtray storage compartment in the rear right door improves the ergonomics of using the rear seat, providing passengers with additional space for small items and a dedicated space for ash. Closing the compartment limits the spread of debris in the interior and helps maintain a more organized passenger space.

Replacing a worn or missing element with an original BMW component allows you to:

• restore the full functionality of the rear cabin,
• achieve an aesthetic finish of the door panel without visible gaps,
• maintain color consistency thanks to the black surface of the housing,
• maintain compliance with the vehicle's factory interior design.

Condition and service application

The element is offered as a used part, which is a cost-effective solution for BMW E60/E61 interior repairs, especially when the priority is to maintain original components. This type of sub-assembly will work well both for local door card repairs and for comprehensive cabin renovation after fleet operation or intensive private use.

Expanding BMW interior equipment

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the door and trim area in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as storage compartments, handles, or small equipment modules, check the available parts in the Other BMW category.

For a comparison of solutions used in sports models of other brands and a better understanding of the differences in the construction of drive and brake systems, you can read an article discussing the RS series – details can be found in the post Audi RS vs other models – what is hidden under the hood and chassis?.