BMW X5 Series E53 Centre Console Side Trim Console Finisher Left Black 8245917

The BMW X5 E53 Left Center Console Side Panel is an original interior trim element designed for installation on the driver's side. This black console trim strip ensures a cohesive cockpit appearance, enhances aesthetics, and helps restore the factory character of the BMW X5 E53 interior. Thanks to its precise fit as a BMW Dashboard component, it allows for efficient replacement of damaged or missing trim pieces.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: rhd-8245917-2
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 8245917
• Substitutable numbers: 51168262803, 8262803, 51168245917, 8245917
• Weight: 150
• Location on the vehicle: Left
• Color: Black
• Category: Dashboard Panels

Intended Use and Function of the Component

The presented left-hand center console finisher has been specifically designed for the BMW X5 E53 generation. It is responsible for the aesthetic finishing of the side part of the console, concealing mounting points and structural edges, while simultaneously protecting them from accidental mechanical damage.

The black color of the panel helps maintain consistency with the factory interior design, which is particularly important for post-collision repairs, replacing damaged plastics, or completing missing cockpit elements.

Construction, Installation, and Fitment

The component is prepared for installation on the left side of the center console, in accordance with the factory layout of the BMW X5 E53 interior. The shape and mounting points are adapted to the original dashboard structure, which facilitates installation without the need for modifications or forceful adjustments.

The panel has an optimized weight, which promotes stable mounting and reduces unwanted vibrations during driving. The material used is resistant to typical operational loads within the vehicle's interior, such as frequent contact with the driver's leg or minor impacts.

Condition and Service Application

As a part from the Dashboard category, this center console side panel is suitable for both accident repairs and gradual restoration of the BMW X5 E53 interior. It allows for restoring the completeness of the cockpit, visually improving the center tunnel area, and eliminating unsightly gaps from cracked or missing parts.

This is a practical solution for workshops specializing in the BMW brand and for users who are independently assembling their vehicle's interior with original components.

Benefits of Using an Original Component

Using an original center console side trim in the BMW X5 E53 allows for:

• a visually cohesive cockpit appearance consistent with the factory design,
• a secure fit to the dashboard structure without looseness or stress,
• easier installation due to the retention of original mounting points,
• maintenance of a uniform interior color scheme in black finish.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the cockpit and center console area in your BMW and need other parts from the same group, such as side panels, tunnel covers, or additional trim strips, check the available parts in the BMW Dashboards category.

For users interested in selecting used OEM parts by part number or VIN, practical tips on verifying compatibility and comparing references may be helpful – you can find them in the article Audi's Five-Cylinder Engine – A Legend from Quattro to RS3 and How to Care for It with Original Audi Parts, which discusses, among other things, the principles of working with OEM numbers and replacement parts.