BMW 3 Series 1 E90 E91 Driver's Side Folding Box Part Beige 7132866

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

BMW 3 Series 1 E90 E91 Driver's Side Folding Box Part Beige is an original interior component designed for installation on the driver's side. Engineered by BMW, it ensures consistent design, secure mounting, and an aesthetic finish for light-toned upholstery, enhancing both the functionality and ergonomics of the door.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: rhd-7141725-1
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7141725
• Substitutable numbers: 51457132866, 7132866, 51457141725, 7141725
• Color: Beige
• Category: Glove Boxes, Doors & Latches

Purpose and function in the BMW 3 Series E90/E91

The presented folding box is dedicated to the driver's door in BMW 3 Series E90/E91 generation models, where it serves as a practical storage space for small items and a cover for the internal door structure. Thanks to its factory-spec mounting geometry and precisely matched profile, this part allows for a perfect fit with the remaining upholstery panels without the need for modifications.

The item belongs to the Storage compartments, doors, and locks group, meaning it has been designed for daily use – frequent opening, closing, and loading with small accessories, while maintaining stability and proper operation of the folding mechanism.

Color scheme and interior integration

The storage box is finished in a beige shade, matched to the light interior configurations of the BMW 3 Series E90/E91. This color scheme allows for visual consistency with the factory upholstery, pillars, and lower door panels, which is particularly important when replacing a single element in an already finished interior.

The neutral beige facilitates integration with various equipment variants – from base models to higher-end configurations, ensuring an aesthetic look and maintaining the understated cabin style characteristic of BMW. As a result, the storage box can be used both as a repair part after damage and as a replacement for a missing module in the driver's door.

Performance characteristics and installation

As an original BMW part, the driver's side folding box has been designed for durability and consistent mechanism operation. The construction is intended for repeated opening and closing, as well as typical loads resulting from storing small everyday items in the car.

The item is used, which in practice means it comes from disassembly and may show signs of normal wear while retaining functionality suitable for further use. This type of part is a good solution when the priority is to maintain the original vehicle specification while optimizing interior repair costs.

Use in service and interior restoration

The beige driver's side folding box is suitable for both professional repair shops handling post-accident repairs and workshops specializing in BMW interior restoration. Thanks to its factory origin, it facilitates restoring the original look of the door without differences in shade or shape compared to other upholstery elements.

Using an original component from the Storage compartments, doors, and locks group reduces the risk of fitment issues, squeaking, or improper mechanism operation that may occur when using aftermarket parts with different geometry or build quality.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the door area in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as additional storage compartments, flaps, or cover panels, check out the available parts in the BMW Storage compartments, doors, and locks category.

Ecological aspect and the use of used parts

Using a used, original driver's side storage box aligns with the approach of reusing functional components, which reduces waste and the demand for the production of new parts. For many BMW 3 Series E90/E91 users, this is a way to combine care for the vehicle's technical condition with a more responsible approach to car maintenance.

If you would like to learn more about the possibilities of improving your car's functionality while reducing its environmental impact, it is worth reading the article describing a practical approach to using recycled parts: Eco-tuning in practice: how to increase performance while reducing your carbon footprint with recycled parts.