BMW 5 Series E60 E61 LCi Battery Tray Panel Cover 7124633

BMW 5 Series E60 E61 LCi Battery Tray Panel Cover is a factory body component designed to protect the lower part of the battery on the left side in 5 Series E60/E61 models. Thanks to its precise fit to the BMW design, it ensures stable mounting, effective protection against contaminants, and proper airflow management in this area. It is a practical solution for users who want to restore the correct battery compartment housing after repairs or collisions, using an original BMW component in used condition.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7124633
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7124633
• Substitutable numbers: 51717124633, 7124633
• Location on the vehicle: Left
• Category: Other Interior Parts & Accessories

Purpose and function of the battery tray panel cover

The battery tray panel cover in the BMW 5 Series E60/E61 is responsible for the mechanical protection of the battery from the bottom and from the wheel arch side on the left side of the vehicle. This element limits the access of water, mud, road salt, and small stones to the area where the battery is located, which promotes stable operation of the electrical system and reduces the risk of premature corrosion of the mounts.

The precisely shaped geometry of the cover also helps maintain proper airflow in this part of the body, which is important for moisture drainage and maintaining suitable operating conditions for the battery during daily use.

Compatibility and fit for BMW E60/E61

The presented BMW battery tray panel cover is a component designed specifically for the E60/E61 platform, thanks to which it retains factory mounting points and a shape adapted to the left area of the body. Installation is carried out in place of the original cover, without the need for structural modifications, which facilitates work for both professional workshops and advanced users servicing their cars themselves.

The used OEM component allows for maintaining structural consistency with other chassis and battery compartment housing elements, which is important during post-accident repairs and restoring the vehicle to a state consistent with factory technical documentation.

Benefits of using the original cover

Using the original battery tray panel cover in the BMW E60/E61 brings a number of practical benefits:

• increased protection of the battery against dirt and moisture from the chassis side,
• reduced risk of mechanical damage to cables and mounts in this area,
• maintenance of factory airflow and moisture drainage,
• aesthetic closure of the lower part of the battery compartment housing.

Thanks to this element, you can orderly complete service work in the left area of the body, restoring the vehicle to full functionality and correct technical housing.

Condition of the element and service application

The offered cover comes from dismantling and is intended for users who are looking for an economical yet original solution for repairing or supplementing a missing battery housing element. A used OEM component is a reasonable choice for maintenance repairs, where compliance with the factory design and a favorable price-to-functionality ratio are important.

The element will work well both in repairs after mechanical damage (e.g., contact with an obstacle from below) and when completing missing covers after previous service interventions, helping to restore proper battery protection in the BMW E60/E61.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the battery area in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as covers, mounts, or additional housing panels, check the available parts in the Other BMW category.

For drivers interested in comparing the characteristics of sports designs with standard models and the impact of chassis housing and covers on vehicle operation, the article on our blog may be helpful: Audi RS vs other models – what is hidden under the hood and chassis?.

If you are considering wider car modifications using components from dismantling, it is also worth reading our guide on safe tuning with used parts: Tuning with used parts – how to gain performance without spending a fortune, which will help you consciously plan modernization work in your BMW.