BMW 3 Series E90 E91 Cover Centre Console Trim Ashtray Glacier Silber Silver

BMW 3 Series E90 E91 Cover Centre Console Trim Ashtray Glacier Silber Silver is an original interior trim component designed for the front cabin area. Thanks to its factory-fit for the 3 Series E90/E91 and elegant Glacier Silber Metallic finish, it allows you to restore a cohesive cockpit look after damage or wear of the old part. This is a practical solution for users who expect an aesthetic and technically correct replacement within the center console.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: rhd-9145138
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 6970136
• Substitutable numbers: 51169145148, 9145148, 51169145138, 9145138, 51169151593, 9151593, 51167078571, 7078571, 51167118040, 7118040
• Location on the vehicle: Front
• Color: Glacier Silber Metallic - A83
• Category: Dashboard Panels

Purpose and function in the cockpit

The presented center console cover integrated with the ashtray compartment is a component from the Dashboards group, mounted in the front part of the vehicle's interior. It is responsible for the aesthetic framing of the center tunnel zone, ensuring a seamless transition between the control panel and the lower part of the cockpit. The design was specifically engineered for BMW 3 Series E90/E91 models, which translates into proper fitment with adjacent components and stable mounting.

Glacier Silber Metallic A83 finish

The Glacier Silber Metallic – A83 color is a characteristic, light finish used as standard in many BMW interior configurations. It features a subtle, metallic sheen that blends well with both dark and lighter upholstery. Using this shade within the center console allows for maintaining a uniform cockpit appearance, which is particularly important when replacing a single element in an already configured interior.

Original BMW part – fitment and compatibility

As a BMW brand part, the center console cover has been designed to maintain factory quality and ergonomics standards. This means:

• geometry consistent with the original 3 Series E90/E91 cockpit design,
• suitability for installation in the front interior zone without the need for modifications,
• compatibility with the factory ashtray panel and adjacent center tunnel components.

The item has an assigned OEM part number and associated interchangeable numbers, which facilitates verification of compatibility with a specific vehicle configuration based on catalog data.

Performance characteristics of the used part

The center console cover is offered as a used part, which provides a reasonable compromise between cost and maintaining the original interior look. Such components are frequently chosen for:

• local mechanical damage or scratches within the center tunnel area,
• partial cockpit restoration after disassembly or service repairs,
• restoring a cohesive finish after replacing other decorative elements.

Thanks to the factory Glacier Silber Metallic A83 color, it is possible to maintain a uniform aesthetic without the need for painting or color matching.

Use in repair and modernization projects

The center console cover with the ashtray panel will work well both for standard replacement of a damaged part and for more extensive interior work, such as refreshing the cockpit or upgrading the center tunnel. Combined with other factory BMW components, it allows you to maintain the consistent character of the interior, which is significant for both utility and potential vehicle resale.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the cockpit area in your BMW and need other items from the same group, such as grilles, decorative panels, or storage compartment housings, check the available parts in the BMW Dashboards category.

For drivers interested in a broader approach to economical vehicle repair, including the conscious choice of used parts, an article discussing the cost-effectiveness of purchasing second-hand components, such as gearboxes, may be helpful – you can find more information in the material Used gearbox – when is it worth it and what you need to remember.