Rear Armrest BMW E90 E91 E92 Seat Middle Bracket Mount Carrier 7118729

Rear Armrest BMW E90 E91 E92 Seat Middle Bracket Mount Carrier is an original interior component from the Seats and Benches group, designed for the rear cabin area. It provides comfortable support for passengers and a practical place for drinks, improving the daily functionality and aesthetics of the rear seat. This solution allows you to maintain the consistent, factory character of your BMW 3 Series interior.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7118729-2
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7118729
• Substitutable numbers: 52207118729, 7118729
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Category: Seats and Sofas

Purpose and function in the rear interior

The rear armrest with a cup holder is designed as an integral part of the rear seat, dedicated to installation in the rear seating area. Its task is to increase the comfort of rear passengers by providing stable forearm support and a secure place for cups or bottles in a specially prepared holder.

This type of solution will be particularly appreciated by users who frequently carry passengers in the back seat – both in daily city driving and on longer trips. The stable cup holder reduces the risk of spills, which helps keep the upholstery and interior elements in better condition for longer.

Construction, mounting, and integration with the seat

The element combines the function of an armrest and a cup holder, and its design is adapted to the factory mounting system in the rear seat of the BMW 3 Series E90, E91, and E92 generations. The mounting solutions used allow for solid seating in the backrest, which translates into reliable operation when folding and unfolding the armrest.

Key design features:

• dedicated mounting for the rear seat, compliant with the factory BMW design,
• integrated cup holder, hidden within the armrest body,
• ergonomic shape matched to the profile of the rear backrest.

Thanks to the factory geometry, the element works well with the seat line, causing no play or unwanted noises while driving, provided it is installed correctly.

Comfort of use and practical aspects

During daily operation, the rear armrest with cup holder significantly increases passenger comfort. The ability to comfortably rest one's arms reduces fatigue on longer journeys, and access to drinks without having to hold them in your hand improves travel ergonomics.

The most important practical advantages include:

• increased comfort for rear seat passengers,
• organizing the space thanks to a designated place for drinks,
• maintaining a consistent, factory look of the BMW interior.

The element comes from disassembly, which allows for preserving the original character of the equipment and matching the rest of the upholstery and interior accessories.

Condition, origin, and benefits of choosing used OEM parts

The offered armrest is a used part, coming from original BMW equipment. This type of OEM component from disassembly is a reasonable choice for users who want to maintain factory design solutions while optimizing the costs of repair or replacing a missing rear seat element.

Choosing an original, used interior element ensures:

• factory fit to the rear seat structure,
• visual consistency with other equipment elements,
• more predictable performance in operation than in the case of replacements of uncertain origin.

This is a practical solution both when replacing a damaged armrest and when retrofitting the car with a cup holder function in the rear cabin.

Expanding the seating area and additional information

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the seating area in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as headrests, complete seats, or backrests, check the available parts in the BMW Seats and Benches category.

If you are considering a wider interior transformation, replacing seats or entire seat sets with branded components from disassembly, it is worth reading the guide describing the impact of such modifications on comfort and vehicle value – details can be found in the article Interior transformation: how branded seats from disassembly improve comfort and increase car value.

For drivers analyzing the differences between new and used interior components, a comparative material discussing the costs and quality of various solutions may also be helpful – more information is contained in the entry New or used? Comparison of costs and quality of car parts.