BMW E83 Rear Seat Right O/S Lateral Panel Blue Grey Leather 3330438

BMW E83 Rear Seat Right O/S Lateral Panel Blue Grey Leather is an original interior trim component designed for installation on the right side of the rear seat in the BMW X3 E83 series. This grey leather panel allows for a consistent, aesthetic, and technically correct upholstery repair while maintaining the factory character of the cabin. It is a practical solution for replacing worn or damaged side seat elements while preserving high material quality.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 3413576
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 3330438
• Substitutable numbers: 52203413576, 3413576, 3330438
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Right
• Upholstery material: Leather
• Color: Grey
• Category: Seats and Sofas

Purpose and fitment for BMW E83

The presented side panel is designed specifically as a trim element for the right side of the rear seat in the BMW X3 E83 generation. This ensures proper fitment of the shape, mounting points, and crease lines, which facilitates installation and allows for achieving a factory-standard fit with the remaining upholstery elements.

The item belongs to the Seats and benches category, making it ideal for replacing a section of the side seat cover without the need to interfere with the entire bench. This approach limits the scope of work, reduces repair time, and allows for precisely recreating the original interior look.

Material, color, and finish characteristics

The panel is made of leather upholstery, which provides a pleasant-to-touch surface and ease of maintenance. Leather handles daily wear well and, with proper care, retains its appearance for a long time. The use of leather is particularly important in premium-class vehicles, where material consistency throughout the interior is valued.

The grey color of the panel allows for harmonious matching with factory BMW E83 color configurations, which often featured neutral, subdued tones. As a result, replacing a single element does not disrupt the overall aesthetics of the cabin, and the transitions between the new panel and the remaining upholstery fragments remain visually consistent.

Function of the rear seat side panel

The rear seat side panel serves several important functional and aesthetic purposes:

• covers the side part of the seat structure and mounting elements,
• stabilizes the edge of the upholstery, preventing it from curling and wearing out,
• improves the comfort of passenger contact with the side of the seat,
• visually completes the line of the seat and backrest, creating a cohesive rear bench module.

Thanks to its proper shape and fit for the rear right side of the seat, the panel helps maintain the correct geometry of the cover and reduces the risk of further upholstery damage in this area.

Condition, origin, and service application

The item comes from disassembly and is offered as a used original BMW component. Such parts are popular choices for interior repairs because they ensure compliance with factory manufacturing standards and a real fit for the specific model. In practice, this allows for an economical yet high-quality renovation of the rear bench without the need to purchase completely new upholstery sets.

The side panel is suitable both for local repair of a damaged seat fragment and for broader interior modernization when the goal is to restore a consistent cabin look after years of use.

Expansion and modernization of the BMW seating area

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the seating area in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as backrests, seat cushions, or additional bench modules, check the available parts in the BMW Seats and benches category.

To better plan your interior refresh, it is worth checking out practical tips on selecting parts from disassembly – you will find them in the article Interior metamorphosis: how branded seats from disassembly improve comfort and increase car value, which discusses the impact of used seats and upholstery panels on ergonomics and vehicle perception.