BMW E90 E91 LCI Centre Console Interior Trim Frame Ashtray In Variegated Bamboo

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

BMW E90 E91 LCI Centre Console Interior Trim Frame Ashtray In Variegated Bamboo is an original interior trim component designed for installation in the front section of the cabin. This decorative panel with an ashtray slot allows you to restore a cohesive cockpit look or perform an aesthetic interior upgrade in line with BMW's factory styling. Thanks to its distinctive bamboo finish, it serves as a visually attractive and technically precise element from the interior trim group.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: rhd-9214773
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 9214773
• Substitutable numbers: 9214773, 51169214773
• Location on the vehicle: Front
• Category: Trim

Purpose and function in the vehicle

The presented centre console frame is a component from the Interior trim, moldings, and decorations category, designed for installation in the front interior of the BMW 3 Series E90/E91 generation after the facelift (LCI). It covers the area around the ashtray and the storage compartment in the centre tunnel, visually organizing the control zone and giving it a consistent, factory-original character.

This element performs several key functions:

• aesthetic finishing of the centre tunnel in the front cabin area,
• covering the structural components of the console and mounts,
• ensuring stable seating for the ashtray and adjacent modules,
• maintaining a uniform line of interior trim in the Variegated Bamboo variant.

Variegated Bamboo finish and interior fitment

The Variegated Bamboo finish is a distinctive, elegant decorative veneer used in BMW models, which emphasizes a more sophisticated character of the cabin. Using this frame allows you to:

• maintain stylistic continuity with other bamboo trims in the car,
• achieve a visually consistent centre tunnel without differences in shade or texture,
• increase the subjective quality of the interior compared to simpler finishes.

Thanks to its factory origin, the element is precisely matched to the console geometry, which translates into proper fitment with adjacent panels and eliminates the need for modifications.

Installation and operational characteristics

The centre console frame has been designed as an OEM part for a specific BMW generation, which in practice means:

• retaining original mounting points in the front part of the tunnel,
• compatibility with the factory ashtray and equipment in this area,
• suitability for use in accident repairs or replacing worn-out trim.

As an interior trim component, the frame does not interfere with mechanical or electronic systems, and its installation is limited to correctly seating it within the existing console structure. It is a practical solution for both restoration and subtle cabin modernization.

Condition and benefits of using a pre-owned part

The offered item is a pre-owned part, which allows for a significant reduction in the cost of restoring the original interior look compared to purchasing new trim. Choosing an original, pre-owned centre console frame ensures:

• preservation of factory geometry and fitment quality,
• visual consistency with other BMW cockpit elements,
• an economical approach to repairing or refreshing the interior.

For owners planning a broader improvement of cabin comfort and aesthetics using aftermarket parts, the following article describing a practical approach to interior modernization may be helpful: premium interior with pre-owned equipment components.

Expanding BMW trim modernization

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the centre console area in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as additional decorative panels, gear lever surrounds, or tunnel covers, check the available parts in the BMW interior trim, moldings, and decorations category.