BMW Z4 Series E85 Roadster Split Slide Beige Centre Console Armrest 7055746

BMW Z4 Series E85 Roadster Split Slide Beige Centre Console Armrest is an original interior component from the Centre and roof consoles group, designed specifically for BMW Z4 E85 series models. This used OEM component allows you to maintain the stylistic consistency of the cabin while providing functional forearm support for the driver and passenger, as well as an aesthetic finish to the centre tunnel.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7055746
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7055746
• Substitutable numbers: 51167055746, 7055746, 7016714, 7055738, EM
• Color: Beige
• Category: Centre & Overhead Consoles

Application and fitment for BMW Z4 E85

The presented item is a centre console armrest designed for the BMW Z4 E85 Roadster series, compatible with the factory mounting geometry and the centre tunnel line. Thanks to the OEM design, the correct mounting points are preserved, which facilitates installation and allows for precise alignment with other interior panels.

The armrest is part of the original centre console system, which helps maintain the ergonomics intended by the manufacturer – comfortable hand positioning while driving, easy access to controls, and consistent styling lines between the tunnel and the dashboard.

Colour scheme and interior aesthetics

The Beige version is intended for light-coloured BMW Z4 E85 interior configurations, where maintaining a uniform tone of upholstery and panels is key. The shade of beige has been factory-matched, allowing the armrest to blend harmoniously with the seats, door cards, and other console elements.

The light colour scheme emphasises the spaciousness of the roadster cabin and works well with both classic and sportier equipment configurations. This is a particularly beneficial solution when replacing a worn or damaged element, where the goal is to preserve the original character of the interior without the need for modifications.

Characteristics of the used component

The armrest comes from dismantling, which means it is a used BMW OEM component. Such components are frequently chosen for servicing premium class cars because they ensure a factory fit while allowing for the optimisation of repair or interior renovation costs.

A used original is a good solution wherever the priority is to maintain compliance with factory specifications, correct geometry, and materials intended for a given model, without the risks typical of low-quality cheap replacements.

Benefits of installing an original centre console

Replacing the centre console armrest in a BMW Z4 E85 with an original beige component brings a number of practical benefits:

• maintaining a consistent interior aesthetic in line with the BMW design,
• ergonomic hand support while driving, improving comfort on longer journeys,
• factory fit to the centre tunnel and adjacent panels,
• no need for mounting adaptations or interference with the interior structure.

For Z4 E85 owners who are restoring the factory condition or carrying out a partial cabin renovation, such an element is a practical and technically safe choice.

Expanding upgrades within the console area

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the centre tunnel area in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as side panels, gear lever surrounds, or additional storage modules, check out the available parts in the BMW Centre and roof consoles category.

To better understand why original used components for premium brands are gaining importance, it is worth reading the market analysis in the article "Crisis in the new parts market? Why used originals for premium cars (BMW, Mercedes, Porsche) are the hottest trend in 2026", where the qualitative and economic advantages of such solutions are discussed.