BMW 1 E81 1 Rear Left N/S Lateral Trim Panel Card Leather Boston Black

BMW 1 E81 1 Rear Left N/S Lateral Trim Panel Card Leather Boston Black in Boston Black leather finish is an original interior component designed for professional repair or restoring the factory look. The leather upholstery ensures consistency with the vehicle's equipment, and the dedicated fit for the specific body version facilitates installation and maintains OEM aesthetics.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7224395
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7224395
• Substitutable numbers: 51437224395, 7224395, 51439121333, 9121333, BG
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Left
• Upholstery material: Leather
• Color: Black
• Category: Window Seals, Gaskets & Trims

Purpose and fitment for BMW 1 E81

The presented side panel is intended for installation in the rear left interior section of the BMW 1 Series E81. The element has been designed as a factory side trim, ensuring it retains the correct lines, contours, and mounting points characteristic of this model. Such fitment allows for precise alignment with other upholstery elements and window seals.

Materials and Boston leather finish

The panel is made of a structural plastic base covered with leather upholstery, which allows for maintaining a consistent interior character in versions equipped with Boston leather. The black color scheme facilitates integration with the factory cockpit, door cards, and seats, ensuring a uniform, subdued cabin appearance. The leather surface is easier to keep clean and reduces the visibility of typical signs of wear compared to fabric.

Function in the door structure and window zone

As an element from the Window seals and trims group, the side panel works in conjunction with the window seal and guide rails, stabilizing their position and influencing interior acoustic comfort. A correctly installed side panel helps reduce noise penetration from the outside and protects internal door mechanisms from dirt and accidental damage during daily use.

Benefits of using an original used component

Using an original trim panel allows you to maintain factory geometry, correct mounting points, and compatibility with other door components. This is particularly important for post-accident repairs, replacement after mechanical damage, or interior restoration, where visual and technical consistency matters. A used OEM element represents a reasonable compromise between cost and maintaining the vehicle's original character, without the need to resort to replacements with uncertain fitment.

Installation and maintenance recommendations

Before installation, it is worth verifying the compatibility of the equipment version and comparing the shape and placement of the mounts with the currently installed element. It is recommended to carefully remove the old side panel to avoid damaging the clips, guides, and adjacent window seals. After installation, the panel should form an even line with the other upholstery elements, without gaps or deformations, which will translate into stable operation of the window mechanism and an aesthetic interior appearance.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the window and door zone in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as guide rails, masking strips, or seals, check the available parts in the BMW window seals and trims category.

For informed selection of interior components and maintaining vehicle value for resale, it is worth learning how original used parts affect the perceived quality of the car – you can find more practical tips in the article Original used parts vs. resale value – how not to lose money?.