BMW F10 F11 Dashboard Glove Storage Compartment Stowage Box Brown 9166694

BMW F10 F11 Dashboard Glove Storage Compartment Stowage Box is an original interior trim component designed for factory installation in 5 Series models. Thanks to its precise fit to the dashboard, it ensures a cohesive cockpit appearance and convenient access to stored small items. This is a practical solution for drivers who want to maintain the functionality and aesthetics of their BMW interior at a high level.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: RHD-9166694-2
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 9166694
• Substitutable numbers: 9205985, 51169205981, 9205981, 51169166694, 9166694
• Part type: Complete Glove Box
• Category: Glove Boxes, Doors & Latches

Purpose and function of the storage compartment

The presented dashboard storage compartment has been designed specifically for the BMW 5 Series F10/F11 interior, which guarantees a proper fit with other cockpit elements. The component serves as a lockable glove box for gloves and small accessories, making it easier to keep the cabin tidy and reducing noise by isolating items from the passenger space. The brown color allows for an aesthetic match to the corresponding interior configuration, maintaining stylistic consistency with the dashboard, center console, and door panels. The original origin of the component helps preserve the factory character of the interior, which is particularly important in premium class vehicles.

Construction and fitment for BMW F10/F11

The storage compartment belongs to the Storage compartments, doors, and locks group, which means it is an integral part of the cabin storage system. The design provided by the manufacturer includes proper guides, hinges, and a locking mechanism, ensuring smooth operation of the flap and convenient access to the interior of the compartment for both the driver and the passenger. As a component dedicated to a specific generation of the BMW 5 Series, the storage compartment harmonizes with the dashboard line, requires no modifications or adaptations, and allows for installation in the factory location. Precise fit of dimensions and mounting points reduces the risk of unwanted play, squeaks, or vibrations while driving.

Benefits of using an original BMW storage compartment

Using an original storage compartment in a BMW F10/F11 brings a number of practical benefits:

• maintaining a cohesive interior style thanks to the appropriate color and surface texture,
• secure mounting in factory mounting points,
• proper integration with other dashboard elements,
• user comfort resulting from a refined opening and closing mechanism. For users who value original solutions, it is also important that the component comes from the BMW line, which facilitates later identification and potential matching of other interior components.

Condition of the component and service application

The offered storage compartment is a used item, which makes it an attractive cost-effective alternative while maintaining the factory design. This type of part will work well both for post-accident repairs and for replacing a worn or damaged storage compartment when you want to maintain the original look of the cockpit. In workshops specializing in the BMW brand, such a component allows for efficient repair execution without the need to adapt universal replacements. Proper build quality translates into durability and stability of the installation after replacement.

Selection and other elements of this group

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the storage and dashboard area in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as additional storage compartments, doors, or locks, check the available parts in the BMW Storage compartments, doors, and locks category. When selecting BMW interior elements, it can be helpful to use the vehicle's VIN and the manufacturer's catalogs. To better understand how to use this data when purchasing original used components for premium cars, it is worth reading the guide: How to select original used parts for BMW, Audi, and Mercedes using the VIN?