BMW Mini Cooper R60 Centre Console Storage Box Cover Insert Mat Red 9804850

BMW Mini Cooper R60 Centre Console Storage Box Cover Insert Mat is an original interior component from the Dashboard category, designed specifically for left-side installation in Mini models. The red finish gives the cockpit a distinctive, cohesive character and allows you to restore the factory look or perform an aesthetic interior upgrade.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 9804850
• Mark: Mini (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 9804850
• Substitutable numbers: 51169804850, 9804850, 9801474, 9803681, BG
• Location on the vehicle: Left
• Color: Red
• Category: Dashboard Panels

Purpose and function of the console storage box insert

The presented insert is a component of the left-side console assembly, responsible for the aesthetic finishing of the storage area and the protection of edges and mounts. Thanks to its precise fit to the geometry of the Mini dashboard, it ensures stable seating, the absence of unwanted play, and seamless transitions between adjacent panels.

This element is particularly useful for:

• repairs following mechanical damage or console disassembly,
• completing missing interior trim fragments,
• visually refreshing the cockpit without interfering with the dashboard structure.

Color scheme and visual fit

The red color of the insert allows for maintaining the characteristic Mini styling, often based on contrasting interior accents. The shade has been selected to harmonize with other console panels and dashboard trims, creating a cohesive, dynamic cabin appearance.

Its placement on the left side of the vehicle makes this element clearly visible from the driver's perspective, which is why its proper selection is significant for both aesthetic and practical reasons. Uniform coloring and factory shapes help maintain the interior to a standard close to the original manufacturer configuration.

Installation and functional characteristics

As a part from the Dashboard category, the console storage box insert has been designed to work with factory mounting points in the Mini. Proper profiling facilitates installation and subsequent service removal without the need for modifications or interference with the dashboard structure.

The used nature of the item means it comes from vehicle disassembly, which in practice translates into:

• preservation of original geometry and compatibility with factory mounts,
• the possibility of economical interior repair without resorting to replacements with uncertain fitment,
• reduction of waste through the reuse of functional components.

Benefits of using an original Mini insert

Using an original console storage box insert in a Mini allows you to maintain the stylistic and technical consistency of the entire dashboard. Factory fitment for the Mini model minimizes the risk of rattles, stresses, or unsightly gaps that often appear with parts of imprecise dimensions.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the cockpit area in your Mini and need other elements from the same group, such as console panels, storage housings, or covers, check out the available parts in the Mini Dashboards category.

Ecological and economic aspect

Choosing a used interior component is a solution that is both financially and environmentally beneficial. Reusing functional components reduces the demand for new materials and the energy required for production, while simultaneously allowing you to maintain the high quality of fitment characteristic of parts sourced from the disassembly of original vehicles.

If you would like to learn more about the advantages of this approach and find out how the conscious selection of used components affects the environment and vehicle operating budget, it is worth reading the article Eco-driving: discover the benefits of used car parts.