Mini Cooper F55 F56 F57 Centre Console Arm Rest Armrest Black 7942451

Mini Cooper F55 F56 F57 Centre Console Arm Rest Armrest is an original interior component from the Centre and roof consoles category, designed for installation in the front part of the cabin. The black color scheme allows for a seamless match with the factory interior design, and the OEM construction ensures a secure fit and comfortable support for both the driver and passenger.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7942451
• Mark: Mini (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7942451
• Substitutable numbers: 7942451, 51167942451
• Location on the vehicle: Front
• Color: Black
• Category: Centre & Overhead Consoles

Purpose and compatibility with Mini models

The presented item is a central armrest designed for Mini Cooper F55, F56, and F57 models, mounted in the front section of the centre console. The structure is designed for factory mounting points, which facilitates installation and allows for maintaining the original interior ergonomics without the need for modifications.

As a part from the Centre and roof consoles group, the armrest works with the factory centre tunnel elements, providing stable support and an aesthetic finish to the space between the seats.

Construction, color, and interior integration

The black surface color ensures that the armrest harmoniously blends with most upholstery and panel configurations in the Mini Cooper F55/F56/F57. The neutral, dark tone reduces the visibility of minor dirt and complements the factory materials used in the centre tunnel.

The element has been designed as an integral part of the centre console, creating a cohesive line with other interior components after installation. The stable construction provides proper forearm support while driving, which translates into more comfortable vehicle operation, especially on long trips.

Functionality in the front cabin area

Its placement in the front interior zone allows for convenient use of the armrest by both the driver and the passenger. The appropriate height and angle have been selected so as not to restrict access to the gear lever, parking brake, or the control panel on the centre console.

The armrest is a practical addition to the cabin equipment – it improves the ergonomics of the driving position, relieves wrist strain during longer journeys, and helps maintain a more stable grip on the steering wheel, which promotes precise vehicle handling.

Characteristics of the used part

The offered armrest is a used part, sourced from dismantling, which allows for maintaining the original character of the Mini interior while optimizing costs. Factory origin promotes proper fitment with other centre tunnel components and reduces the risk of installation problems typical of low-quality replacements.

Choosing an original, used centre console with an armrest is a particularly beneficial solution when replacing a damaged part or retrofitting the car with a factory armrest, while maintaining stylistic and technical consistency.

Expanding Mini interior equipment

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the centre interior zone in your Mini and need other elements from the same group, such as additional console modules, trim panels, or tunnel housings, check out the available parts in the Mini centre and roof consoles category.

For a broader perspective on selecting original, used components for popular models, it is worth reading the guide: The best used car parts – a guide to the most frequently chosen original parts, which will help you consciously plan the modernization and service of your car.