BMW E60 Rear Centre Seat Armrest Shelf Cup Holder Dakota Beige 6988616

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BMW E60 Rear Centre Seat Armrest Shelf Cup Holder Dakota Beige is an original interior component designed for the rear seat, which improves passenger travel comfort and cabin aesthetics. This component from the Dashboards group has been designed specifically for BMW models, ensuring consistent design and fitment with the factory interior. The beige finish allows for harmonious integration with light-colored upholstery, creating an organized and functional passenger space.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 6988616
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 6988616
• Substitutable numbers: 52206988616, 6988616, 52207074563, 7074563
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Color: Beige
• Category: Dashboard Panels

Purpose and fitment for BMW

The presented armrest has been developed as a component of the rear interior of the BMW E60 series, intended for installation in the center of the rear seat. Thanks to a design consistent with factory BMW standards, it maintains proper fitment with the backrest and seat, which translates into stable mounting and predictable behavior during use. Its original BMW OE origin helps maintain a uniform style of the cockpit and the rear passenger zone.

Color scheme and interior integration

The beige color of the armrest allows for aesthetic matching with light upholstery configurations used in the BMW E60. This tone helps to optically brighten the cabin and emphasizes the organized character of the interior. The element has been designed so that after installation, it creates a coherent line with the rear seat backrest, without visible gaps or unnatural color transitions. As a result, the armrest can be used both as a replacement part after damage and as an element to visually refresh the rear part of the cabin.

Functionality of the rear armrest

The center armrest in the rear seat plays an important ergonomic role, providing passengers with additional arm support during longer journeys. The stable structure promotes seating comfort, and the appropriately selected angle and height make it easier to maintain a comfortable position. Depending on the configuration of a specific vehicle, this element can work with additional rear seat functions, such as folding the backrest or accessing the luggage space, while maintaining compatibility with factory BMW mechanisms.

Characteristics of the used part

The offered armrest is a used part, which means it comes from vehicle disassembly and may show signs of normal wear. Such components are often chosen for interior repairs and renovations because they allow for maintaining the original equipment specification while optimizing costs. A used element from the BMW OE range usually fits better with the existing wear of other cabin parts than a new replacement, which helps maintain a visually consistent interior character.

Support with selection and upgrade expansion

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the cockpit and rear interior area in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as console panels, covers, or additional trim modules, check out the available parts in the BMW Dashboards category.

For drivers who are also thinking about refreshing the car's exterior appearance, practical tips regarding the regeneration and purchase of exterior elements, such as alloy wheels, may be useful – detailed information can be found in the article Used wheels like new: a guide to buying and refurbishing alloy wheels.