BMW F23 Convertible Front Basic Seat Heated Left N/S Black Leather Dakota

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos. BMW F23 Convertible Front Basic Seat Heated Left N/S Black Leather Dakota is an original interior equipment component from the Seats and Benches category, designed for installation on the front left side of the vehicle. The heating of the seat and backrest, combined with the black Dakota leather upholstery, ensures significantly higher driving comfort in colder conditions while maintaining the cabin style characteristic of BMW. This is a solution for users who want to maintain the aesthetic consistency of the interior and benefit from factory seat ergonomics.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7361685-1
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7361685
• Substitutable numbers: 52107361685, 7361685
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Category: Seats and Sofas

Purpose and fitment for BMW F23 Convertible

The presented seat is designed as a front component, mounted on the left side, which corresponds to the driver's position in most versions of the BMW F23 Convertible. Thanks to the factory design, the correct mounting points, seat geometry, and backrest angle are preserved, which translates into predictable vehicle behavior and a correct position behind the wheel. Using an original seat allows for maintaining the visual consistency of the cockpit and facilitates installation without the need for structural modifications.

Comfort and functionality of the heated seat

A significant advantage of this model is the integrated seat heating, which improves comfort during the autumn-winter season and when driving in low temperatures. The heating system works with the vehicle's factory installation, allowing for smooth temperature adjustment from the original controls. Heating accelerates the warming of the cabin in the back and thigh area, which relieves the air conditioning system and improves the subjective feeling of warmth. The black Dakota leather upholstery provides the interior look characteristic of BMW and is easier to keep clean compared to textile materials. Dakota leather is known for its balanced stiffness and resistance to typical operational loads, which is important for daily vehicle use.

Construction, ergonomics, and user experience

The front left seat for the BMW F23 Convertible has been developed to maintain proper body support during city and highway driving. The profile of the backrest and seat promotes a stable driver position, and the properly contoured side bolsters help reduce body movement in corners. As a result, the seat supports both a calm driving style and more dynamic handling. The placement on the vehicle in the front zone, on the left side, is also important from a safety perspective – the seat works with the factory seat belt systems and body structure, which allows for maintaining the driver protection parameters assumed by the manufacturer. Using an original element from the same model line minimizes the risk of improper fitment with the center tunnel, door panel, or center console.

Characteristics of the used product

The seat comes from the secondary market, which allows for an economical replacement of a damaged or worn element while maintaining the original BMW specification. A used component is a good solution in situations where the priority is structural compatibility, maintaining the factory look of the interior, and reducing repair costs. Choosing an original seat from the secondary market also makes it easier to match the shade and texture of the leather to other interior elements.

Interior expansion and additional materials

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the seating area in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as additional seats, rear benches, or headrests, check the available parts in the BMW Seats and Benches category. For those who want to consciously plan a cabin upgrade and better understand how to combine used seats with other equipment elements, we recommend the guide article Premium interior for half the price: second-hand seats, steering wheels, and multimedia, which discusses issues of selection, compatibility, and installation of interior elements from the secondary market.