BMW F30 F36 Trim Strip Dashboard Cover Panel M Performance Carbon Alcantara

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

BMW F30 F36 Trim Strip Dashboard Cover Panel M Performance Carbon Alcantara is an original M Performance dashboard trim that combines a carbon-style finish with elegant Alcantara. This item from the Trims, decorative strips, and decorations category allows for a technical refresh of the interior, giving it a more sporty and cohesive character. It is a solution for users who expect a significant visual upgrade of the cockpit while maintaining factory-level fitment.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: RHD-2250264
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 2250264
• Substitutable numbers: 2250264, 51952250264
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Rear, Left, Right
• Category: Trim

Purpose and function of the component

The presented M Performance dashboard trim has been designed as a decorative cockpit cover, improving the visual consistency of the interior and emphasizing the sporty character of the F-series vehicles. The use of a carbon motif combined with Alcantara provides a distinctly more dynamic look while maintaining the ergonomics and readability of the dashboard typical of BMW.

This element serves both an aesthetic and protective role – it masks the dashboard surface, reduces the visibility of minor surface scratches, and allows for visual matching with other M Performance accessories. As a result, the interior gains a more cohesive, technically organized character.

Construction and M Performance finish

The trim combines a carbon fiber-inspired structure with an Alcantara surface, which is characteristic of the M Performance line. This configuration provides:

• a sporty, expressive cockpit look,
• a pleasant-to-the-touch texture in areas finished with Alcantara,
• good visual resistance to daily use.

The design retains the factory geometry and mounting method, which translates into precise fitment with the dashboard and other interior trim elements. Consequently, installation does not require any interference with the cockpit structure, and the entire assembly looks like factory equipment after installation.

Vehicle placement and interior integration

The element is intended for use within the dashboard area, with the possibility of integration into various cockpit zones in the vehicle – both on the driver's and passenger's side. Information regarding vehicle placement covers the front, rear, as well as left and right sides, which allows the trim to be matched to a specific interior configuration and existing decors.

This approach facilitates the creation of a cohesive finishing set – the trim can serve as a central visual element to which other trims and decorative strips are matched. This makes it possible to gradually expand the M Performance package in the interior without the need for a one-time replacement of all decorative elements.

Characteristics of the used part

The offered item is a used part, which in practice means it comes from disassembly and may show signs of wear typical for interior components. At the same time, it retains key functional features – geometry, mounting points, and material structure – allowing for re-installation in a vehicle.

For many users, choosing an original used part is a reasonable compromise between quality and cost, especially in the case of decorative elements where factory fitment and stylistic consistency with the rest of the interior are what count.

Application in BMW interior modernization

The M Performance dashboard trim in carbon/Alcantara finish is particularly recommended for cockpit modernization when the goal is to achieve a sportier, yet still factory-like appearance. It works well both as a single replacement for a worn element and as part of a broader interior customization project.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the decorative cockpit zone in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as additional strips, covers, or decorative panels, check out the available parts in the BMW Trims, decorative strips, and decorations category.

If you are considering whether a used or refurbished part is a better choice and want to learn about the practical differences between these solutions in the context of repair cost-effectiveness, it is worth reading the article Refurbished or original used – which part to choose for repairs?, which discusses this topic using specific examples.