BMW E90 E91 LCI Front Left N/S Heated Seat Leather Dakota Oyster with Airbag

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The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

BMW E90 E91 LCI Front Left N/S Heated Seat Leather Dakota Oyster with Airbag is an original interior equipment component from the Seats and benches category, designed for installation on the front left side of the vehicle. The Dakota leather upholstery in the Oyster shade provides a refined, elegant look, while the integrated heating enhances comfort in colder conditions. This is a solution for drivers who want to maintain the factory character of their BMW interior while improving the ergonomics of everyday driving.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7257543-3
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7257543
• Substitutable numbers: 52107257543, 7257543, 52107213151, 7213151
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Upholstery material: Leather
• Category: Seats and Sofas

Seat construction and materials

The presented seat is designed as an OEM component for the BMW brand, with a focus on precise fitment to the body structure and factory mounting points. The vehicle placement, defined as front – left side, ensures the correct geometry of the seat, rails, and seatbelt anchorages in relation to the cockpit and steering column.

The upholstery is made of genuine Dakota leather in Oyster color, known for its balanced texture and resistance to daily wear. This type of leather works well with the heating system, evenly distributing heat across the seat and backrest surface, which translates into stable thermal comfort.

Functionality and user comfort

A key feature of the equipment is the integrated seat heating, which improves driving comfort in low temperatures and accelerates the achievement of a pleasant interior temperature. This solution reduces the load on the cabin heating system, providing the driver with a quick feeling of warmth without having to wait a long time for the entire vehicle to heat up.

The leather surface of the seat and backrest facilitates cleaning and allows for the precise operation of adjustment systems, such as seat position or backrest angle, if present in the specific vehicle configuration. Thanks to its factory origin, the seat maintains stylistic consistency with the dashboard, door panels, and other interior elements of the BMW 3 Series E90/E91 LCI generation.

Application and vehicle fitment

The seat is intended for installation on the front left side, meaning its construction has been optimized for the driver's position in BMW vehicles. This includes appropriate profiling of the seat, backrest, and side bolsters to support the body during city and highway driving, while not restricting access to the controls in the cockpit.

As an item from the Seats and benches category, the product can be used both as a replacement for a worn seat and as a way to upgrade the interior standard by switching to Dakota Oyster leather upholstery with a heating function. Maintaining the original BMW specification facilitates integration with the vehicle's electrical system and safety systems.

Condition, origin, and technical aspects

The seat is a used component, meaning it comes from a dismantled BMW vehicle and retains its factory construction and performance characteristics. Such components are popular among users who expect original fitment, proper structural rigidity, and compliance with factory mounting points.

For easier identification and selection, dedicated markings are provided, such as the product SKU, OEM part number, and interchangeable numbers, which allow for verifying compatibility with a specific BMW 3 Series configuration. These details are particularly important when comparing seats between different equipment versions and model years.

How to build a premium interior and select the right components

If you are planning a broader cabin modernization and want to combine this seat with other equipment elements, it is worth checking out practical tips on selecting seats, steering wheels, and multimedia systems from the secondary market – you will find them in the article Premium interior for half the price: second-hand seats, steering wheels, and multimedia. This is a helpful source of knowledge when planning a cohesive BMW interior upgrade.

Selecting used interior components requires paying attention to the compliance of manufacturer markings, body version, and additional equipment. To better understand how to safely use OEM and reference numbers when purchasing items such as seats, it is worth using the advice contained in the material No more bad purchases! How to professionally select used car parts, saving time and nerves, where a practical approach to verifying compatibility is discussed.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the interior zone in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as passenger seats, rear benches, or additional adjustment modules, check out the available parts in the BMW Seats and benches category.