BMW X3 E83 Centre Console Storage Tray Box Trim Wood Maple Sycamore 3402733

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos. BMW X3 E83 Centre Console Storage Tray Box Trim Wood Maple Sycamore is an original interior trim component that allows you to restore a consistent look to the cockpit and maintain the factory character of the vehicle. This decorative panel from the Claddings, decorative strips, and trims group has been designed specifically for the centre console, providing an aesthetic frame for the storage compartment and a harmonious connection with other wooden elements in the BMW X3 E83.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: RHD-3402733-2
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 3402733
• Substitutable numbers: 3402733, 51453402733, 3411707, 51163411707
• Category: Trim

Purpose and function of the component

The presented centre console tray is dedicated to the BMW X3 E83 model and is an integral part of the centre tunnel assembly. It is responsible for the aesthetic finishing of the space around the storage compartment, masking structural edges and creating a consistent, orderly work surface within the console area. The wooden finish in the Maple Sycamore shade emphasizes the character of premium equipment, and the appropriately selected shape of the panel ensures a perfect fit with the factory layout of buttons and other interior decors.

Construction and utility values

The element belongs to the Claddings, decorative strips, and trims group, which means its main role is to improve the visual consistency of the cabin and protect structural surfaces from minor scratches. The panel construction is prepared for installation in the original mounting points, which facilitates the replacement of worn or damaged trim without the need for modifications. Key advantages of this element include:

• factory fit to the geometry of the BMW X3 E83 centre console,
• colour consistency with the Maple Sycamore wooden finish,
• maintaining the original character of the interior without interfering with the tunnel structure,
• possibility of aesthetic replacement of a worn or scratched panel.

Benefits of using original BMW trim

Using an original BMW decorative panel allows you to avoid problems with shape, shade, or texture mismatches that often occur with aftermarket replacements. As a result, the interior remains visually consistent, and the joint lines between individual console elements are even and predictable. For owners of vehicles treated as future youngtimers, preserving original trim details is particularly important. Replacing a worn trim with an original part from dismantling is a reasonable way to improve the visual perception of the cabin while maintaining compliance with factory specifications.

Condition and practical application

The offered element is in used condition, which in practice means it comes from dismantling and may show signs of normal wear while maintaining full mounting functionality. This is a good solution for users who want to refresh the centre console in a cost-effective way, avoiding the purchase of new, hard-to-find decors. Before installation, it is recommended to perform a standard inspection of the surface and mounting points, and then install it in place of the factory panel, following the disassembly sequence of the remaining centre tunnel elements. If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the cockpit area in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as covers, overlays, or additional strips, check the available parts in the BMW Claddings, decorative strips, and trims category.

More about the use of used trim elements

When refreshing the interior of vehicles from model years that are increasingly treated as youngtimers, it is crucial to reasonably combine original parts from the secondary market with attention to stylistic consistency. In the case of BMW models such as the X3 E83, appropriately selected used decorative elements allow for a significant improvement in the visual perception of the cabin without excessive costs. If you want to better plan the modernization of your car using components from dismantling, it is worth familiarizing yourself with practical tips on selecting and verifying used parts – you will find them in the article The second life of a youngtimer – how used car parts rejuvenate cars from the 1998–2012 model years. Additionally, if you are considering a wider range of service work that also includes the fuel system, useful information on the safe selection of components from the secondary market can be found in the guide Fuel dosing problems: what to look for when buying a used injection pump and fuel rails?, which helps to better plan purchases of used components as part of a single renovation project.