BMW 5 SERIES LCI E60 E61 Door Card Cloth Trim Panel Rear Right O/S Anthracite

BMW 5 SERIES LCI E60 E61 Door Card Cloth Trim Panel Rear Right O/S Anthracite is an original interior component designed for the rear right side of the vehicle, ensuring a consistent cabin finish in accordance with the manufacturer's standards. This factory door trim allows for an aesthetic and technically correct replacement of a damaged panel while maintaining the BMW styling line. Thanks to its precise fitment for the specific mounting location, it serves as a solid base for further door equipment assembly.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 6970972
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 6970972
• Substitutable numbers: 51426970972, 6970972, 51426970948, 6970948, 51426984356, 6984356, 51426984276, 6984276
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Right
• Category: Door Panels

Purpose and fitment for BMW E60 / E61

The offered door card is an item from the Door Trims category, designed specifically for the BMW 5 Series E60/E61 generation models. The panel construction is prepared for installation in the rear right part of the vehicle, which guarantees proper alignment with the door metal, seals, and other interior components. Its original BMW origin ensures the preservation of factory geometry, mounting points, and compatibility with standard door equipment.

Construction and function of the door trim panel

The door card performs several key functions in the door structure: it covers the inner metal, maintains the interior styling line, and serves as a carrier for functional elements. The panel is prepared for integration with standard components, such as the door handle, interior door release, switches, or speakers – depending on the specific vehicle configuration. This allows for the transfer of equipment from the old trim to the new base without interfering with the door structure.

Benefits of using original used upholstery

Choosing an original, used door trim for a BMW E60/E61 is a solution that combines reasonable costs with the preservation of factory build quality. A panel sourced from the dismantling of a vehicle of the same brand ensures:

• a consistent interior look with other cabin elements,
• proper fitment to the door structure without modifications,
• preservation of the original BMW styling line.

As a result, replacing a damaged or worn door card does not require compromises in aesthetics and ergonomics, and the installation is based on factory mounting points.

Mounting zone: rear – right side of the vehicle

The trim is intended for installation in the rear right part of the cabin, which is significant both in terms of the panel shape and the placement of technological openings. Precise fitment to this body zone facilitates installation and minimizes the risk of improper alignment with the window, seals, and finishing strips. Replacing the door card in this area allows for restoring the aesthetics of the rear interior, especially in vehicles used intensively or after body repairs.

Integration with other BMW interior elements

The offered door card works with factory door equipment, which enables the transfer of existing components without the need for modifications. By maintaining the original construction, it is possible to keep a uniform cabin character, as well as ensure the correct operation of lock mechanisms, window controls, or audio systems, if provided in the given vehicle configuration. This is a practical solution for interior renovation or replacing damaged upholstery after a collision.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the door area in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as side panels, decorative inserts, or complete linings, check out the available parts in the BMW Door Trims category.

If you are considering a wider vehicle upgrade and want to better understand when it is worth choosing original used components instead of refurbished replacements, you will find useful information in the article Manual transmission failures in cars – why is an original used part a more sensible choice than regeneration?.