BMW E63 E64 Centre Console Dashboard Cover Trim Strip Panel Ashtray Birch Grey

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

BMW E63 E64 Centre Console Dashboard Cover Trim Strip Panel Ashtray Birch Grey is an original interior trim component designed for the 6 Series models. It serves as an aesthetic and functional addition to the dashboard, allowing you to restore a cohesive look to the cockpit after damage or wear of the factory part. The Birch Grey shade blends harmoniously with other panels, ensuring an elegant, factory-original interior character.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: rhd-9140564-2
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 9140564
• Substitutable numbers: 51169140564, 9140564, 7073998, 51457073998, 7074006, 51457074006, 7076016, 51167076016, 7076027, 64227076027, 7116053, 51417116053, 7116054, 51417116054
• Color: Grey
• Category: Dashboard Panels

Purpose and function in the dashboard

The presented centre console trim is a component of the central cockpit area in the BMW 6 Series E63/E64. It is responsible for aesthetically covering a section of the dashboard and the area around the ashtray, creating a consistent, organized layout of panels. Thanks to its fitment to factory mounting points, installation is predictable and does not require structural modifications.

This element is particularly useful for:

• repairs following mechanical damage or cracks in the centre console area,
• visual renovation of the interior after intensive use,
• restoring the original appearance of the dashboard after unsuccessful modifications.

Birch Grey finish and colour matching

The trim is finished in Grey (Birch Grey), characteristic of factory interior finishes for the BMW 6 Series. This colour provides a neutral, subdued look that works well with both dark and lighter upholstery. The uniform colour facilitates integration with other dashboard components, minimizing the risk of visible colour differences after part replacement.

Its original BMW origin ensures the maintenance of proper geometry, shape, and parting lines relative to adjacent panels, which translates into aesthetic fitment and the absence of unwanted gaps.

Characteristics of the used component

The offered trim belongs to the group of used parts, which in practice means a favourable compromise between cost and functionality. The element retains full installation utility, and any signs of use are typical for components removed from vehicles. This type of solution is often chosen for servicing vehicles that are several or more years old, where the priority is technical efficiency and maintaining the original specification while optimizing the repair budget.

Benefits of using an original console trim

Using an original Birch Grey centre console panel allows you to:

• maintain the stylistic consistency of the entire dashboard,
• preserve the factory lines and divisions of the cockpit,
• reduce installation time thanks to compatibility with standard mounts,
• avoid compatibility issues typical of low-quality replacements.

This solution is particularly recommended for vehicle repairs where maintaining the original character of the interior is important, e.g., for well-maintained cars, those being prepared for sale, or those being gradually restored.

Related BMW cockpit area components

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 additional panels, covers, or trim strips, check the available parts in the BMW dashboards category.

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