BMW E81 E82 E87 LCI E88 Ashtray Centre Console Ash Cover Wood Poplar Grain Grey

BMW E81 E82 E87 LCI E88 Ashtray Centre Console Ash Cover Wood Poplar Grain Grey is an original interior trim component designed for the BMW 1 Series E81, E82, E87 LCI, and E88 generations. Thanks to its factory-fit design for the front centre console, it allows for an aesthetic replacement of a worn or damaged cover, restoring a cohesive look to the dashboard. This is a practical solution for users who wish to maintain the original character of their BMW interior while ensuring the functionality of the console area.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: rhd-9121711
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 9121711
• Substitutable numbers: 51169121711, 9121711, 51167078571, 7078571, EM
• Location on the vehicle: Front
• Color: Grey
• Category: Dashboard Panels

Purpose and compatibility with BMW models

The presented ashtray cover is designed specifically for the front section of the centre console in compact BMW 1 Series models of the E81, E82, E87 LCI, and E88 generations. The component belongs to the Dashboards group, meaning it is an integral visual and functional part of the centre panel, responsible for aesthetically closing the ashtray space and blending harmoniously with other cockpit components.

Appearance, colour scheme, and interior integration

The cover is finished with a poplar wood grain veneer in a grey shade, providing a subtle, elegant look that matches factory BMW interior configurations. The grey colour complements both dark and light upholstery, allowing for a consistent stylistic line across the dashboard. The component's construction is prepared for installation in the front part of the console, ensuring a uniform surface with adjacent panels once installed.

Functional purpose and benefits of installation

The cover acts as an ashtray lid, improving the ergonomics of the centre console and limiting the visibility of the storage compartment interior. Replacing a worn or scratched component with an original BMW part allows you to:

• restore the aesthetics of the centre console area without interfering with the dashboard structure,
• maintain consistency in wood grain and colour with other panels,
• preserve factory fitment and the alignment of trim elements.

By using an original component from the same assembly group, you ensure a secure fit to factory mounts and the proper operation of the ashtray opening and closing mechanism (assuming the other components of the set are in working order).

Characteristics of the used component

The offered cover is a used part, which in practice means it may show signs of normal wear typical for interior components, while maintaining full structural functionality. For many users, this is a reasonable compromise between cost and maintaining the original look of the cockpit, especially for vehicles where stylistic consistency and compliance with factory specifications are a priority.

Expanding your BMW interior upgrade

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the cockpit area in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as centre console panels, grilles, or decorative inserts, check out the available parts in the BMW Dashboards category.

An ecological approach to interior parts

Choosing a used interior trim component is not only a cost-saving measure but also a real reduction in waste and raw material consumption. If you want to better understand how conscious component selection affects the environment and vehicle performance, it is worth reading the article Eco-tuning in practice: how to increase performance while reducing your carbon footprint with recycled parts, which discusses the practical aspects of using reclaimed parts in the automotive industry.