Rear Seat Armrest BMW E90 LCI E91 Middle Arm Rest Leather Grey 7246450

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

Rear Seat Armrest BMW E90 LCI E91 Middle Arm Rest Leather Grey is an original interior component from the Seats and benches group, designed for the rear cabin area. This grey leather armrest improves rear seat ergonomics, provides comfortable support, and aesthetically complements the upholstery in facelifted BMW 3 Series models.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7246450
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7246450
• Substitutable numbers: 7246450, 52207246450, 7213557, 52207213557, 7152300, 52207152300, BG
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Color: Grey
• Category: Seats and Sofas

Purpose and compatibility with BMW E90 LCI / E91

The rear seat middle armrest has been designed specifically for the rear bench of the BMW 3 Series E90 LCI and E91 generations. Its placement in the rear interior allows for comfortable use by passengers, and its construction, compliant with factory BMW standards, facilitates installation in place of the original component.

Thanks to the use of factory mounting geometry and a precisely matched profile, the armrest integrates with the rear seat backrest, maintaining the consistency of the upholstery lines and the proper operation of the backrest folding mechanisms.

Materials and interior color scheme

The element is made of grey upholstery, which allows for harmonious matching with original BMW interior color configurations. The leather finish provides a pleasant-to-the-touch surface and is easier to keep clean compared to textile materials.

Grey leather blends well with both light and dark shades of other cabin elements, making the armrest suitable both as a replacement part and as an element to visually refresh the rear bench.

Functionality of the rear armrest

The rear seat middle armrest serves several important functional purposes:

• provides stable support for the arms of rear seat passengers during longer trips,
• improves the ergonomics of the seating position, relieving strain on the shoulders and arms,
• helps maintain order in the interior by separating the space between the seats.

This solution increases the overall comfort of traveling in the rear seat, which is particularly noticeable in daily vehicle use and during family trips.

Characteristics of the used component

The armrest comes from disassembly, making it a cost-effective solution for users who want to maintain the factory character of their BMW interior. A used component allows for maintaining the consistency of materials and upholstery texture relative to other cabin parts, which is important when replacing a single component of the rear bench.

Choosing an original, used armrest is a good compromise between maintaining OEM quality and optimizing the budget allocated for interior renovation or modernization.

Integration with other BMW interior elements

The rear seat middle armrest works with the rear bench structure, maintaining proper fitment with the backrest, seat base, and side upholstery elements. As a result, there are no unnatural gaps or misalignments after installation, and the upholstery line remains consistent.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the rear seating area in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as backrests, seat bases, or headrests, check out the available parts in the BMW Seats and benches category.

How to build a premium interior with used components

The grey leather rear seat middle armrest fits well into the concept of gradually improving interior quality by replacing selected components with original parts from the secondary market. This solution allows for a more comfortable and aesthetic cabin without the need for a full replacement of the entire seat set.

If you want to learn how to effectively combine used seats, steering wheels, and other equipment elements to achieve a high-end cabin effect, it is worth checking out the guide Premium interior for half the price: second-hand seats, steering wheels, and multimedia, which discusses issues of selection, compatibility, and installation of such components.