Description
BMW 3 Series E90 E91 Rear Ash Tray Ashtray Centre Console Black is an original interior component that allows you to restore the factory look of the rear cabin area. The black finish blends harmoniously with the upholstery, and the precise fit to the centre console ensures an aesthetic and functional installation. It is a practical solution for users who want to maintain stylistic consistency and full functionality of the rear passenger zone.
Specifications and technical data
- SKU: 7139048-3
- Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
- Condition: Used
- OEM Part Number: 7138525
- Substitutable numbers: 51167138525, 7138525, 7139048, 1162342, 584507
- Location on the vehicle: Rear
- Color: Black
- Category: Dashboard Panels
Purpose and fitment
The presented item is designed for installation in the rear part of the centre console in BMW 3 Series E90/E91 models. The ashtray construction is designed for factory mounts, ensuring that after proper installation, the original fit with other interior components is maintained. This is particularly important for post-accident repairs, replacing damaged elements, or completing missing parts after disassembly.
Colour scheme and interior integration
The black colour of the housing allows for a consistent match with most standard BMW 3 Series E90/E91 interior configurations. The neutral colour facilitates integration with the dashboard, centre tunnel, and door panels, ensuring the ashtray does not stand out visually but rather forms a natural part of the factory design. This solution is beneficial both for restoration and for maintaining the vehicle’s value.
Functionality of the rear console
The ashtray mounted at the rear of the centre console improves the comfort of rear-seat passengers by providing them with a dedicated space for ash or small waste. The closable design (consistent with the factory BMW design) limits the spread of debris inside and helps maintain order in the cabin. This element is particularly useful in cars used for longer trips, where the ergonomics of the rear interior area have a real impact on travel comfort.
Characteristics of the used part
As a secondary market part, the ashtray comes from disassembly and is intended for reinstallation in another vehicle. Such OEM components are often chosen for interior repairs because they ensure dimensional and structural compliance with the factory design. A used element allows for an economical repair while maintaining the manufacturer’s original specifications, which is important for both service centres and individual users.
Application in repairs and upgrades
The rear centre console ashtray is suitable for:
- replacing a damaged or missing element after a collision or disassembly,
- completing the interior after centre tunnel modifications,
- restoring the original functionality of the rear passenger cabin.
Choosing an original BMW component promotes the maintenance of stylistic and technical consistency, which is significant for the vehicle’s further operation and potential resale.
If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the cockpit and centre console area in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as control panels, air vents, or storage compartment housings, check the available parts in the BMW Dashboards category.
If you are preparing a wider range of bodywork or interior renovation after a collision and want to better plan the use of parts from disassembly, it is worth checking out the practical tips in the article Bodywork and exterior – post-accident repairs using parts from disassembly, which discusses the selection of used OEM parts and repair procedures.
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