BMW 1 2 Series F20 F21 F22 F23 Centre Arm Rest Armrest Imitation Leather Black

The BMW 1 Series F20/F21 and 2 Series F22/F23 Center Armrest in black, faux leather finish is a practical interior accessory that enhances driving ergonomics and driver comfort. This item, categorized under Other Seat Parts, is specifically designed for the factory center console, seamlessly integrating into the BMW cockpit's styling and providing a comfortable forearm rest while driving.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: rhd-9230136
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 9230136
• Substitutable numbers: 51169230136, 9230136
• Color: Black
• Category: Additional Seat Parts

Intended Use and Fitment for BMW 1 and 2 Series

The presented center armrest is dedicated to BMW 1 Series F20/F21 and 2 Series F22/F23 models, featuring a design adapted to the central tunnel geometry of these generations. Appropriate mounting points and housing shape facilitate installation in the factory location, without requiring modifications to the seats or console structure.

The item is sourced from the vehicle manufacturer, ensuring stylistic consistency with other interior components and maintaining the characteristic BMW driver's station layout.

Materials and Finish

The surface of the armrest is covered with black faux leather, providing an aesthetic appearance similar to factory BMW upholstery and ease of cleaning. The material's structure is resistant to typical operational stresses, such as frequent hand resting or contact with clothing, and its neutral color complements both light and dark interiors.

The stable construction of the armrest body ensures adequate rigidity during use, and the contoured upper part allows for comfortable forearm support during city and highway driving.

Functionality and User Comfort

The center armrest in the BMW 1 and 2 Series serves an important ergonomic function – it relieves strain on the shoulders and wrists, improving posture behind the wheel on longer journeys. Mounted in line with the driver's seat, it allows for a natural hand position on the center console, promoting more stable vehicle control.

Depending on the interior configuration, the armrest may also integrate with factory storage compartments or console elements, allowing for better cabin space organization and more convenient access to small accessories.

Item Condition and Interior Service Application

The offered armrest is a used item, making it an attractive solution for interior servicing, post-collision repairs, or restoring factory equipment in cars where original components have been previously removed. This type of part allows for maintaining the visual consistency of the cockpit without the need to invest in new, costly components.

The armrest is suitable as a replacement for a damaged factory part, as well as for interior upgrades on models that were not originally equipped with a center armrest, provided the vehicle's configuration allows for it.

Other BMW Seat Parts and Knowledge of Used Components

If you are looking for other Other BMW Seat Parts to match your car's interior, explore our selection in the Other BMW Seat Parts category, where you will find a wide range of original components for various BMW models.

Learn more about how to wisely utilize used interior components when refreshing older car generations in our article: Second Life for Youngtimers – How Used Car Parts Revitalize Cars from 1998–2012. This is a practical source of knowledge for planning upgrades for BMWs from this production period.