Centre Console BMW F10 F11 1 Cup Drink Holder Front Cover 9256131

Centre Console BMW F10 F11 1 Cup Drink Holder Front Cover is an original front cover for the cup holder in the center console, designed for BMW 5 Series F10/F11 models. This interior part allows for an aesthetic finish of the driver and passenger area, while ensuring convenient access to the front cup holder.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 9256131-1
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 9256131
• Substitutable numbers: 51169256131, 9256131, 51169206401, 9206401, EM, 24007630958, 7630958, 24007590122, 7590122
• Location on the vehicle: Front
• Category: Other Interior Parts & Accessories

Purpose and Function of the Part

The front cover for the cup holder in the center console is responsible for aesthetically closing the space around the cup holder and ensuring its convenient use. It is mounted in the front part of the console, within reach of the driver and passenger, which improves the ergonomics of daily driving.

This part performs several key functional roles:

• masks the cup holder mechanism, improving the interior's appearance,
• facilitates the opening and closing of the front drink holder,
• helps maintain a cohesive design of the BMW F10/F11 center console.

Original BMW Part – Fit and Compatibility

The drink holder cover is an original BMW part, which means factory-perfect fit for the center console in the 5 Series F10/F11. This ensures:

• correct mounting points in the front of the console,
• stylistic consistency with other interior elements,
• proper interaction with the cup holder's sliding mechanism.

As an interior part, this product is intended for direct replacement of a damaged or worn cover, without requiring any modifications to the console structure.

Condition and Benefits of Using a Used Part

The presented drink holder cover is a used part, allowing for an economical interior repair while maintaining original manufacturing quality. Choosing this solution is particularly beneficial when:

• the current cover is cracked, scratched, or mechanically damaged,
• you want to preserve the factory appearance of the center console,
• you want to limit costs compared to purchasing a new part.

A used OEM part offers a sensible compromise between price and quality, allowing you to restore the functionality of the drink holder and a neat interior appearance.

Installation and Application in the Front Console Area

The cover is designed for installation in the front area of the center console, in place of the factory cup holder. The design intended by the manufacturer allows for:

• installation in existing mounting points,
• maintaining full functionality of the opening mechanism,
• seamless integration with adjacent trim elements.

This makes replacing a damaged cover with the presented part a straightforward process for an experienced mechanic or BMW interior specialist.

Related Parts and Additional Information

If you are modernizing or refreshing the interior of your BMW 5 Series and need other parts related to the center console, cup holders, or decorative panels, check the available parts in the Other BMW category.

For comparison of technical solutions used in sports versions of other brands, including differences in drive, brake, and chassis construction, an article describing the RS series may be helpful – find more information in the entry Audi RS vs. Other Models – What's Under the Hood and Chassis?.