BMW X5 E53 Centre Console Side Trim Console Finisher Left N/S Black 8245917

BMW X5 E53 Centre Console Side Trim Console Finisher Left N/S Black is an original interior trim component designed for installation on the driver's side. The black finish allows for an aesthetic match to the factory cockpit styling, and the use of an OEM part ensures a consistent look for the entire dashboard and centre console.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: RHD-8W2863305A
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 8W2863305A
• Substitutable numbers: 8W2863305A, 8W2 863 305 A
• Location on the vehicle: Left
• Color: Black
• Category: Dashboard Panels

Purpose and function of the component

The presented BMW X5 E53 Centre Console Side Trim Console Finisher Left N/S Black serves as a side cover, masking the support structure and wiring running along the centre tunnel. Thanks to its precise profile, it adapts to the shape of the console, stabilizes its edge, and improves the visual continuity of the transition between the tunnel and the dashboard.

The placement on the left side of the vehicle allows for maintaining factory ergonomics in the driver's zone, and the appropriately selected angle and shape of the panel reduce the risk of accidental snagging with the leg when entering and exiting the vehicle.

Colour scheme and interior integration

The black colour of the panel has been selected to harmonize with typical BMW X5 E53 interior configurations. The neutral, dark tone:

• facilitates visual integration into the existing cockpit finish,
• masks minor operational dirt,
• emphasizes the line of the centre tunnel and dashboard.

As a result, the element is a practical solution both when replacing a damaged panel and when visually refreshing the console area.

Installation characteristics

As a part from the Dashboards group, the panel has been designed for factory mounting points in the BMW, which facilitates installation without the need to interfere with the interior structure. Proper edge routing and surface profiling allow for achieving even gaps relative to adjacent elements, which is important for maintaining a consistent stylistic line of the cockpit.

The element comes from dismantling, which in practice means that it is an original part with preserved factory shape and geometry, suitable for use as a replacement for a damaged or missing panel.

Application in service and interior modernization

This centre console side panel will work well both for standard repairs after a collision or mechanical damage, and for stage-by-stage renovation of the BMW X5 E53 interior. Replacing worn trim elements with original components allows you to restore a consistent cockpit look without the need to use non-factory solutions.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the cockpit and centre tunnel area in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as side panels, console covers, or trims around the tunnel, check the available parts in the BMW Dashboards category.

Additional technical support

For larger modernization projects, also involving the drivetrain or modifications for driving characteristics, guide materials may be helpful. In the context of matching components to the vehicle's usage style, it is worth reading the article Dismantled drive axles and differentials – how to choose gear ratios for driving style, which discusses the practical aspects of selecting used components and their compatibility with a specific model.