BMW 3 Series 11 E90 Set Cover Dash Trim Strip Aluminium Glacier Silber Silver

The BMW 3 Series 11 E90 Set Cover Dash Trim Strip Aluminium Glacier Silber Silver in Glacier Silber Metallic A83 is an original decorative element designed for the front section of the cockpit. The aluminium trim in the Glacier Silber Silver shade allows you to restore a cohesive interior look or aesthetically replace a damaged factory panel, maintaining a perfect fit for the 3 Series E90 styling.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: rhd-9148070-11
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 9148070
• Substitutable numbers: 51459148068, 51459148070, 51419145407, 51419145408, 51429145409, 51429145410, 51169145140, 9148068, 9148070, 9145407, 9145408, 9145409, 9145410, 9145140
• Location on the vehicle: Front
• Color: Glacier Silber Metallic - A83
• Category: Dashboard Panels

Purpose and function in the dashboard

The presented item belongs to the Dashboards category and serves as a decorative trim strip on the front cockpit panel of the BMW 3 Series E90 generation. Its purpose is to provide an aesthetic finish to the upper part of the dashboard, cover structural edges, and visually integrate other interior decor panels.

The aluminium strip in the Glacier Silber Silver shade harmonizes with factory applications in this color, ensuring that after installation, the stylistic consistency of the entire dashboard is maintained, without any differences in tone or texture.

Color and finish Glacier Silber Metallic A83

The Glacier Silber Metallic A83 color is a distinctive, metallic silver shade used by BMW in the interiors of the 3 Series E90. It provides:

• visual consistency with other decor elements in the same color,
• a modern, understated look for the cockpit,
• easy matching with both light and dark upholstery.

Thanks to the factory finish, the surface of the trim blends well with original switches, air vents, and other dashboard panels, without the "mismatched" effect.

Construction, installation, and fitment

The trim is designed for installation in the front part of the interior, on the dashboard of the BMW 3 Series E90. The construction, based on the original BMW design, allows for installation into factory mounting points, which limits the need for additional modifications and ensures proper alignment with adjacent panels.

As an aluminium component, the panel provides appropriate rigidity and stability once installed, while not excessively weighing down the dashboard structure. The used condition of the part means it is a component sourced from disassembly, which allows for maintaining compliance with the factory specifications of the given model year and trim version.

Practical application and benefits of replacement

The use of this trim is particularly important in the case of:

• replacing damaged or scratched decor with an element in the original Glacier Silber Metallic A83 color,
• restoring the factory look of the interior after dashboard repairs,
• replacing a missing piece of decor after previous modifications.

Choosing an original element from the Dashboards category allows you to maintain stylistic and structural consistency with the rest of the cockpit, which is essential both for post-accident repairs and for the careful restoration of a BMW 3 Series E90 interior.

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 decorative panels, center console covers, or additional trim strips, check out the available parts in the BMW Dashboards category.

For drivers interested in a broader context of selecting original interior elements and structural differences between model generations, an article describing the evolution of stylistic and technical solutions may be helpful – more information can be found in the material Classic Mini vs modern MINI – how the construction has changed and which original Mini parts help preserve their character.