BMW E46 Front Cup Holder – Dual 72mm | OEM Texture | Enhanced Storage Cubby

E46 FRONT CUP HOLDER. A place for drinks and daily essentials.

BMW E46 Front Cup Holder V5

$66.30 USD

6 reviews

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Overview

The factory E46 cupholder isn’t just bad, it’s basically useless.

Big drinks don’t fit.
Small drinks wobble.
The whole thing feels loose, and most of them are already getting sticky.

This fixes all of that.

Replaces both the factory cupholder and coin tray with a proper setup.
Two larger cup slots, plus a deeper storage space that you’ll actually use.

No wobble, no spills.
Just something that finally works the way it should.

Replaces the original E46 cup holder and coin tray
Two 72 mm cup openings
Deep storage compartment for small items
Small-cup adapter included
Clips into the factory mounting points
Factory-style texture with M-Colors or no-emblem options

BMW reference part number: 51168217953.

Fits all BMW E46 Coupe, Sedan, Touring

Replaces factory cupholder and coin tray module.

What you get:

Dual cup holder setup
Deep storage cubby
Small cup adapter included

Remove the original cupholder + coin tray unit.

Drop this in and press it into place.

Locks using factory tabs.

No tools, no glue.

Takes about 1 minute.

V5 (2026 April )
– New fine matte surface finish
– No more 3D printing texture, looks cleaner and more OEM

V4 (2025 Dec)
– Small cup adapter now included
– Deeper cup holders for better support

V3 (2025 May)
– Switched to UV printed emblem
– Improved long-term durability

V2 (2024 Nov)
– Cup size increased +2mm
– Updated to 2-piece design for better fit and durability

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6-Month Limited Warranty

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Before Installation

Inspect and test-fit all parts before installation. Damage caused by improper installation, wiring or modification is not covered.

Product Support

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BMW E46 Front Cup Holder V5

Nearly perfect

Just got my cupholder/storage cubby for Christmas. Installation was super easy and it is very solidly in place. The cupholder hole size is perfect. Bottles and cups fit in solidly, safely, securely. I'm very happy with how it all works.

The ONLY thing keeping me from giving five stars and a perfect review is the texture/look. It's a good looking piece but it does not match the stock plastic look and feel. It is quite clear that this is a separate, non-original piece. I'm fine with that since all the lines are crisp and the fit is so good. However, the description says it matches OEM. At least for the one I received, this is not true. That may matter more to other buyers.

You’re absolutely right about the texture difference, and that exact feedback is what pushed us to develop V5 of this cupholder to better match the OEM plastic look and feel. Fit and function were our first priorities, but surface texture is something we’re actively improving.

When V5 is released, if you place any future order with us, just leave a note or message us and we’ll include one for you. Thank you again for your support and for helping us make the product better.

Not big enough

Looks great and high quality but still not big enough openings. The main coffee cup I use doesn't fit and the rest only go in about 1/4-1/2 in down. The openings need to be as big as the top half of the original cup holders, not in between the 2 sizes of the original. I will still be using the product since it looks good and I'm still in the same position with the cup holders not holding much and I really hated the coin holder, I like that this one is a storage bin.

Thanks for the detailed feedback! And yes, totally get what you mean about cup sizes. That’s actually exactly why we made the XL adapter — the OEM center console opening is fixed in size, so we can’t physically make the base any larger. The XL insert is our workaround to handle those bigger coffee cups.

Appreciate you still giving the product a chance and glad the storage bin design is at least more useful than the old coin holder. Thanks again for the review!

Excellent item

This cup holder is excellent! The finish is great. Fits great. Better than OE item.

Thank you so much! We wouldn't sell it if its not an upgrade from OE!

Top-notch quality and performance — exactly as shown.
Though the price is a bit higher, it’s absolutely worth it.
The craftsmanship is so good, it almost outshines the rest of my interior!

Thank you for the fantastic feedback! We’re really glad to hear the quality and craftsmanship exceeded expectations and love that it’s standing out in your interior! Appreciate your support and trust in our work.