BMW 5 Series E60 E61 2 Black Centre Console Leather Armrest Part 9191801

BMW 5 Series E60 E61 2 Black Centre Console Leather Armrest is an original interior component designed for installation in the centre tunnel of these models. The black leather surface ensures a consistent look with the factory finish of the cabin, and the OEM construction guarantees a perfect fit for the standard console.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: rhd-9191801-2
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 9191801
• Substitutable numbers: 51169191801, 9191801, 51166951003, 6951003, 51167059990, 7059990
• Weight: 150
• Color: Black
• Category: Dashboard Panels

Purpose and fitment for BMW 5 Series E60/E61

The presented item is a centre console armrest dedicated to the BMW 5 Series E60 and E61 generations. It has been designed as an original equipment part, ensuring it maintains the correct geometry, mounting points, and contact lines with the other centre tunnel panels.

This fitment allows for installation without structural modifications, maintaining factory gaps and operational ergonomics. This is particularly important for interior repairs following mechanical damage or when completing missing console components.

Construction, material, and colour

The armrest is made of a load-bearing centre console structure with a black leather finish. This configuration ensures:

• visual consistency with the standard BMW upholstery and dashboard,
• forearm comfort while driving,
• adequate resistance to daily use.

The black finish facilitates integration with most interior configurations, and the leather surface enhances the perceived quality of the cabin compared to simpler material variants.

Condition, functionality, and service application

The item is sourced from disassembly and is offered as a used part, allowing for cost-effective interior repair while maintaining the original BMW specification. It is suitable both for replacing a worn or damaged armrest and for restoring the completeness of the centre console after modifications or a collision.

Thanks to the retention of the factory design, the armrest can be used as a replacement in vehicles where it is necessary to restore the original layout of the centre tunnel elements, without interfering with the dashboard or seat side panels.

Benefits of using an original armrest

Using an original centre console armrest in a BMW 5 Series E60/E61 provides a number of practical benefits:

• factory-grade fitment with the dashboard and other tunnel panels,
• preservation of original ergonomics and hand positioning for the driver and passenger,
• consistent interior appearance with other upholstery elements,
• ability to use existing mounting points without additional adapters.

This solution is particularly recommended for professional interior repairs, where compliance with factory specifications and maintaining the vehicle's value are paramount.

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

If you are considering a broader upgrade of your vehicle's equipment and want to better understand the selection of used components by OEM numbers and compatibility principles, the Global Parts guide will be helpful: Used automotive electronics on board – why is it worth choosing second-hand ECU modules and sensors?.