BMW X1 Centre Console Black Leather Armrest Storage Tray 5A6E0D5

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

BMW X1 Centre Console Black Leather Armrest Storage Tray is an original interior component designed for BMW X1 models, combining comfortable arm support with practical storage space for small accessories. Thanks to its robust construction and leather finish, it ensures a consistent look with the factory cockpit and improves ergonomics for daily use. This solution is particularly beneficial on longer journeys, where stable support and easy access to the storage compartment significantly enhance driving comfort.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: RHD-5A70542
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 5A70542
• Substitutable numbers: 5A70542, 51165A70542
• Part type: Centre Console Assembly
• Category: Centre & Overhead Consoles

Purpose and function in the BMW X1

The presented centre console with armrest has been designed specifically for the BMW X1 to maintain the factory lines of the dashboard and centre tunnel. The element serves both as a comfortable support for the driver and passenger and as a functional storage compartment for everyday items, such as keys, documents, or small automotive accessories.

Thanks to a design based on the original BMW blueprint, the console integrates with existing mounts and the interior layout, which helps maintain aesthetics and the proper rigidity of the entire centre tunnel.

Construction, materials, and ergonomics

The upper part of the element serves as an armrest finished in black leather, providing a pleasant-to-touch, durable, and easy-to-clean surface. The leather finish reduces forearm slippage, and the appropriately selected support height promotes a more natural position behind the wheel, relieving strain on the shoulders and wrists.

Inside, there is a practical space for small items, acting as an organizer. This solution allows you to tidy up the interior, limit loose items moving around, and improve the overall functionality of the driver's zone. The Centre and roof consoles category includes exactly these types of elements, which influence vehicle ergonomics and user comfort.

Benefits of installing a used OEM console

Using an original BMW X1 centre console with armrest and storage tray allows you to maintain stylistic consistency in the interior and ensures a perfect fit with factory upholstery elements. A used OEM component is a sensible choice for users who want to restore the full functionality of the centre tunnel or replace a worn element without interfering with the vehicle's structure.

The main advantages of this solution include:

• factory fit for the BMW X1 interior without the need for modifications,
• preservation of the original look of the cockpit and centre tunnel,
• improved driving comfort thanks to stable forearm support,
• increased interior practicality through additional storage space for small items.

Application in interior modernization and tuning

Replacing the centre console with an armrest in a BMW X1 is a simple way to refresh the cabin and improve daily functionality without costly modifications. This element fits well into the concept of gradual interior modernization, especially in heavily used vehicles where the centre tunnel is prone to mechanical wear and signs of use.

If you are interested in a broader approach to vehicle modification using aftermarket components, it is worth checking out the guide Tuning with used parts – how to gain performance without spending a fortune, which discusses the practical aspects of selecting and installing used components.

Expanding modernization within the BMW console

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the centre tunnel area in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as additional storage compartments, trim panels, or other modules mounted in the central part of the interior, check the available parts in the BMW centre and roof consoles category.