BMW X5 Series E53 1 Leather Cover Centre Console Armrest Grey 7077532

The BMW X5 Series E53 1 Leather Cover Centre Console Armrest Grey in grey is an original interior component designed for the factory console of this model. This used part from the Dashboards category allows you to restore the consistent look of the central cockpit area and maintain the ergonomics intended by the manufacturer. It is a practical solution for replacing worn or damaged armrest upholstery.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7077532-1
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7077532
• Substitutable numbers: 7077532, 51167077532, 51167040338, 7040338
• Color: Grey
• Category: Dashboard Panels

Purpose and fitment for the BMW X5 E53

The element has been designed specifically as a leather cover for the centre console armrest in the BMW X5 E53 series, ensuring it maintains the correct proportions, shape, and mounting method. Its original BMW origin ensures compatibility with the factory console geometry, which facilitates installation and helps avoid issues typical of aftermarket replacements.

The grey shade of the upholstery is matched to the factory interior colour configurations of this model, helping to maintain a uniform cockpit appearance without the need for additional modifications or painting of adjacent elements.

Material and finish

The cover is made of leather upholstery, providing a pleasant-to-touch, durable, and easy-to-maintain material in an area of intensive use. The leather on the centre console armrest improves forearm support comfort while driving and reduces wear compared to simpler fabric finishes.

The grey colour promotes a neutral, subdued interior aesthetic, blending well with both dark and lighter dashboard variants. As a result, replacing a worn cover does not disrupt the visual consistency of the cockpit.

Application in the centre console area

The leather armrest cover is a functional and aesthetic element within the centre console, which belongs to the broader group of components in the Dashboards category. Replacing this element is particularly justified when:

• the original upholstery is worn, cracked, or discoloured,
• mechanical damage has occurred as a result of intensive use,
• an interior restoration is being carried out with an emphasis on preserving the original character of the BMW X5 E53.

A properly selected armrest cover allows you to restore the comfort of using the centre console and improve the overall impression of interior quality without interfering with the dashboard structure.

Condition, origin, and technical aspects

The offered element is used, which in practice means it comes from vehicle dismantling and may show signs of normal wear while remaining a functional solution for repairs and renovations. For many users, this is a beneficial compromise between cost and maintaining the original character of the BMW interior.

As a part from the Dashboards group, the armrest cover works with the factory centre console construction, maintaining the ergonomics and usage method intended by the manufacturer. By using an original component, the risk of problems with fitment, squeaking, or excessive play in the armrest area is reduced.

Benefits of using an original cover

Choosing the BMW X5 Series E53 1 Leather Cover Centre Console Armrest Grey allows you to:

• maintain a consistent interior look and colour scheme thanks to the matched grey finish,
• preserve factory ergonomics and comfort of the centre console,
• reduce renovation costs by using a used, original element,
• avoid installation problems typical of low-quality replacements.

This is a practical solution both for spot repairs of a worn armrest and for a wider renewal of the cockpit area in the BMW X5 E53 series.

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

For a better understanding of the connections between cockpit elements, the steering column, and vehicle operation ergonomics, you can use the advice contained in the article Steering system and power steering – how it works and what breaks?, where practical aspects of selecting and replacing components inside the cabin are discussed.