BMW 5 Series E60 E61 LCI Centre Console Armrest Black 7059950

BMW 5 Series E60 E61 LCI Centre Console Armrest Black is an original interior component designed for facelift models, ensuring a visually consistent and functional finish for the centre tunnel. This used OEM part allows you to maintain the factory character of the cabin while providing a cost-effective replacement for a worn or damaged armrest. Thanks to its perfect fit for the LCI version, it serves as a precise service solution without the need for any modifications.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: rhd-7059950-2
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7059950
• Substitutable numbers: 51167059950, 7059950, 51169191801, 9191801, 51166951003, 6951003, 51167059990, 7059990
• Color: Black
• Category: Dashboard Panels

Purpose and compatibility with BMW 5 Series E60/E61 LCI

The presented armrest is a centre console component designed for the BMW 5 Series E60/E61 facelift (LCI). The design has been engineered for a specific body style and generation, which translates into a proper fit with the dashboard, centre tunnel, and other interior panels. Using an original solution allows you to maintain the ergonomics intended by the manufacturer, including comfortable forearm support for the driver and passenger.

Design characteristics and colour scheme

The centre armrest is an integral part of the centre console area, responsible for user comfort and an aesthetic interior finish. The black version is particularly versatile and blends well with typical upholstery configurations in the BMW 5 Series, both in classic and dynamic variants. The uniform colour makes it easy to visually match the factory dashboard panels and door cards.

The original design ensures:

• stable mounting within the centre tunnel area,
• consistent lines with the dashboard and centre panel,
• preservation of the factory ergonomics for operating elements in the console area.

Application in the dashboard layout

The centre armrest is part of the interior component group related to the Dashboard category, responsible for comfort in the area between the front seats. Its proper fit is important not only visually but also functionally – it affects comfort during long journeys, access to console controls, and the overall ergonomics of the driver's area. Replacing a worn armrest with an original component helps restore the consistency of the entire cockpit zone.

Condition, origin, and service aspects

The item is offered as a used BMW part, which is a beneficial solution for users looking for original components at a reasonable price. A used armrest is a good option for accident repairs, interior restoration, or returning the car to a factory-like state without the need to invest in new parts. Maintaining the original specification facilitates installation in place of the factory armrest, without the need for adapting mounts or interfering with the centre tunnel structure.

In practice, this means:

• preservation of factory mounting points,
• compatibility with original console elements,
• possibility of use in repairs compliant with manufacturer guidelines.

Support with part selection and additional information

For this armrest, an OEM part number and interchangeable numbers are available, which facilitates verification of compatibility with a specific equipment version and model year of the BMW 5 Series. When selecting interior components, it is worth using the manufacturer's markings to avoid problems with installation and fitment. In case of doubt, it is helpful to compare the interior configuration (colour, facelift version) with the currently installed elements.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the cockpit and centre tunnel area in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as console panels, air vents, or storage compartment housings, check the available parts in the BMW Dashboards category.

If you are wondering about the choice between new parts, replacements, and used components and want to better understand the differences in costs, quality, and fitment by OEM numbers, the following article will be helpful: Original, replacement, or used – which car parts are the most cost-effective?