BMW G30 G31 Front Seat M Sport Heated Left N/S Memory Leather Dakota Black

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BMW G30 G31 Front Seat M Sport Heated Left N/S Memory Leather Dakota Black is a factory-fitted component from the Seats and benches category, designed for installation on the front left side of the cabin. The black leather upholstery, integrated heating, and memory function create a comfortable, ergonomic, and technically advanced driver's seat, perfect for upgrading the interior of a BMW 5 Series G30/G31.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7457707-1
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7457707
• Substitutable numbers: 7457707, 52107457707
• Weight: 150
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Upholstery material: Leather
• Color: Black
• Category: Seats and Sofas

Purpose and fitment for BMW G30/G31

The presented seat is designed as a front left component for BMW G30 and G31 models, ensuring the correct geometry of the seat base, backrest, and rails relative to the vehicle's factory floor. The placement on the vehicle is precisely defined, which facilitates the selection of the component when replacing a damaged seat or planning an interior upgrade to the M Sport version.

The original seat construction ensures compatibility with factory mounting points, electrical installation, and safety systems provided for this position in the cabin. As a result, the seat can serve as a base for both repairs and an aesthetic and functional upgrade of the cockpit.

Construction, material, and color

The seat is made of leather upholstery, which translates into a durable, easy-to-maintain working surface resistant to typical operational loads. The black color ensures consistency with most factory interior configurations of the BMW G30/G31, while also effectively masking minor signs of use, which is important during frequent entry and exit.

The M Sport version is distinguished by its sporty profiling, which promotes stable body support in corners and during dynamic driving. The applied design combines long-distance comfort with the more compact side bolstering typical of the M Sport line, which improves the ergonomics of the driving position.

Functions: heating and memory settings

The seat is equipped with integrated heating, which increases comfort in low temperatures and accelerates the warming of the driver's contact zone with the seat. This function works with the vehicle's electrical system, allowing for precise control of the heating level via factory buttons or the climate control panel (depending on the car's configuration).

Additionally, a seat memory function is included, allowing for the saving and recalling of selected seat and backrest positions. This is particularly beneficial in vehicles used by multiple drivers – changing the user does not require manual adjustment of the position each time, which shortens preparation time for driving and increases ergonomic repeatability.

Technical and installation aspects

The seat belongs to a group of components with significant weight, which results from the use of an extensive support structure, adjustment mechanisms, and the electrical installation responsible for heating and memory. During installation, it is recommended to use appropriate tools and follow safety procedures related to working with the vehicle's electrical system.

The placement on the vehicle as a front left seat means that all mounting points, adjustment ranges, and cable routing have been factory-optimized for this side of the cabin. In practice, this translates into stable seating in the rails, proper cooperation with the seat belt, and consistency with the dashboard and center console.

Interior upgrade and additional resources

Replacing a standard seat with an M Sport version with heating and memory is an effective way to increase comfort and the perceived quality of the interior without the need to interfere with other cockpit elements. This type of upgrade is particularly attractive for vehicles that were not factory-equipped with advanced seats, and where the owner expects more advanced ergonomics and functionality.

To better plan the cabin rebuild and combine the seat replacement with other equipment elements, it is worth using the advice contained in the article Premium interior for half the price: second-hand seats, steering wheels, and multimedia, where the selection, installation, and compatibility issues of used interior components are discussed.

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 passenger seats, rear benches, or headrests, check the available parts in the BMW Seats and benches category.