BMW X5 Series E53 Rear Door Ashtray Trim Storage Compartment Black 8249090

BMW X5 Series E53 Rear Door Ashtray Trim Storage Compartment is a practical interior accessory designed for installation in the rear cabin area. It provides an organized space for small items, improving travel comfort for rear passengers. Thanks to its factory origin from BMW, the storage compartment maintains a perfect fit with the console and a consistent look with the rest of the upholstery.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 8249093
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 8249090
• Substitutable numbers: 8249090, 51168249093, 8249093
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Color: Black
• Category: Other Interior Parts & Accessories

Purpose and function in the BMW E53

The presented rear center storage compartment is designed as an interior component for the BMW E53 series, mounted in the rear cabin area. Its purpose is to provide additional, easily accessible space for small items that passengers want to keep within reach while driving. Its placement in the central zone of the rear seat facilitates convenient use by passengers sitting on both sides.

This type of solution helps reduce clutter in the cabin, facilitates the organization of items, and contributes to a more orderly, aesthetic interior appearance. The BMW X5 Series E53 Rear Door Ashtray Trim Storage Compartment is particularly useful in vehicles used for longer trips, where passengers often make use of additional storage spaces.

Color and interior matching

The storage compartment is finished in black, which makes it easy to integrate with typical BMW E53 interior configurations. The dark color scheme blends well with most fabric and leather upholstery without drawing attention away from other cockpit elements. As a result, once installed, the component looks like an integral part of the factory equipment, without any "aftermarket add-on" effect.

Proper alignment with the console and the rear part of the center tunnel ensures stable seating of the compartment and the absence of unwanted rattles during operation. This is especially important for vehicles used over long distances, where any looseness or squeaks can reduce driving comfort.

Characteristics of the used component

The offered storage compartment is a used part, sourced from a dismantled BMW vehicle. Such components are a popular choice for users who want to preserve the original character of the interior while optimizing the costs of repairs or replacing missing parts. Compared to aftermarket replacements, original interior components fit the model's styling line better and usually ensure more precise fitment.

Choosing a used storage compartment is also important in terms of matching the material texture and color shade to the rest of the cabin elements. Original BMW components maintain visual consistency with the dashboard, door panels, and center tunnel, which is essential for maintaining interior aesthetics.

Benefits of installing the rear center storage compartment

Installing the rear center storage compartment in a BMW E53 brings a number of practical benefits, especially in daily vehicle use:

• increased functionality of the rear cabin area through additional space for small items,
• improved interior organization and reduction of loose items,
• maintenance of a consistent look with other BMW equipment elements,
• possibility of aesthetically replacing a missing or damaged factory storage compartment.

For users who pay attention to details, such an interior element is a simple way to restore full functionality to the rear cabin area and maintain a uniform vehicle style.

Related elements and additional materials

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the rear interior zone in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as additional storage compartments, center tunnel panels, or console covers, check out the available parts in the Other BMW category.

If you are interested in a broader context of selecting components for premium segment cars and the differences in the construction and equipment of sports versions of models, it is worth reading the article Audi RS vs other models – what is hidden under the hood and chassis?, which discusses, among other things, the manufacturers' approach to designing key components.

For users considering a conscious choice of parts from the secondary market, the material describing current trends in the use of original components from dismantling in premium class cars, available at the link Crisis in the new parts market? Why in 2026 used originals for premium cars (BMW, Mercedes, Porsche) are the hottest trend, may also be helpful.