BMW 3 Series E90 E91 E92 E93 Folding Box Driver's Side Black 457141724 7132866

BMW 3 Series E90/E91/E92/E93 Foldable Driver's Storage Compartment in Black is an original interior component designed for installation in the front cabin area on the driver's side. Designed by BMW, it ensures consistent design, solid construction, and an aesthetic finish for the cockpit. This practical solution allows you to organize small accessories while maintaining the factory look of the dashboard.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: rhd-7141724-6
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7141724
• Substitutable numbers: 7132866, 51457141724, 7141724
• Location on the vehicle: Front
• Color: Black
• Category: Glove Boxes, Doors & Latches

Purpose and Fitment for BMW 3 Series

The presented item is a foldable driver's storage compartment designed for BMW 3 Series models of the E90, E91, E92, and E93 generation. It is mounted in the front interior area on the driver's side, making it easily accessible while driving and stationary. The construction has been developed for the specific body styles of this generation, ensuring proper fitment with the dashboard and other cockpit panels.

Original origin from the Storage Compartments, Doors, and Locks group means the component works with factory mounting points and the opening/closing mechanism, without the need for modifications or fitting aftermarket parts.

Construction, Color Scheme, and Ergonomics

The storage compartment is finished in black, matching the standard interior color scheme of the BMW 3 Series E9x. The neutral color allows for harmonious integration with the dashboard, door panels, and other console elements, without creating a visual effect of an "add-on."

The foldable design allows for convenient one-handed opening and closing of the compartment, improving usability ergonomics in daily use. The mechanism is designed to ensure smooth flap movement and secure closure, minimizing unwanted noises while driving.

Functionality within the Storage Compartments, Doors, and Locks Category

As an element from the Storage Compartments, Doors, and Locks group, this foldable driver's box serves several important functions in the cabin:

• allows for secure storage of small items within the driver's reach,
• organizes the space in the front interior, reducing loose accessories,
• complements the factory cockpit setup, maintaining BMW's cohesive design,
• works with the original mounting and closing points intended by the manufacturer.

Thanks to this, the storage compartment not only improves user comfort but also helps maintain a tidy and aesthetically pleasing interior.

Condition, Origin, and Service Application

The item is offered as a used OEM component, which in practice means factory fitment for BMW 3 Series E90–E93 models and retention of original mounting geometry. This type of part is ideal for replacing a damaged, cracked, or worn storage compartment, as well as for restoring the interior to a factory-like condition after repairs or modifications.

For workshops and individual users, choosing an original, used interior component is often a beneficial solution – it allows for maintaining consistency in materials and textures while limiting costs compared to new parts.

Comprehensive Expansion of the Storage Area in BMW

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the storage area and panels in your BMW and need other items from the same group, such as additional storage compartments, doors, or lock components, check the available parts in the BMW Storage Compartments, Doors, and Locks category.

If you are also considering the use of used OEM components in other vehicle systems and want to better understand their advantages over unreliable aftermarket parts, it is worth reading the article: Whining differential? Why a used OEM differential is a sensible investment.