BMW E81 Front Seat M Sport Left N/S Interior Cloth Fabric Network Cranberry Red

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The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

BMW E81 Front Seat M Sport Left N/S Interior Cloth Fabric Network Cranberry Red is an original, sports front seat designed for the left side, specifically engineered for compact BMW 1 Series models. The distinctive Cranberry Red upholstery gives the interior a bold, dynamic look, while the contoured seat provides stable support during driving. This is a solution for drivers who want to combine the functionality of an M Sport seat with attractive aesthetics while maintaining full compatibility with the factory interior architecture.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 9164887
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 9164887
• Substitutable numbers: 9164887, 52109164887
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Color: Red
• Category: Seats and Sofas

M Sport seat characteristics

The presented seat belongs to the Seats and benches category dedicated to the BMW brand and was developed as part of the M Sport equipment package. The seat construction is clearly contoured, which helps maintain a correct driving position, especially during dynamic driving. The vehicle placement, defined as front, left side, means this is a driver's seat, prepared for installation in factory mounting points without the need for interference with the body structure.

The Red (Cranberry Red) upholstery stands out against standard dark interiors, emphasizing the car's sporty character. At the same time, the ergonomics of the seat and backrest typical for BMW are preserved, which translates into comfort in daily use and on longer journeys.

Purpose and installation compatibility

The seat was designed for the BMW E81 model, which ensures a perfect fit for the cabin geometry, rails, and factory seat belt mounting points. The vehicle placement as front, left guarantees that all key reference points – seat height, backrest angle, position relative to the steering wheel and pedals – are consistent with the vehicle manufacturer's specifications.

Thanks to the preservation of the original design, the seat works well with factory safety systems and interior trim elements. In practice, this means the possibility of replacing a worn or damaged driver's seat with a component of the same specification, without the need to modify the installation or floor structure.

Color scheme and interior aesthetics

The Cranberry Red shade from the Red color group was developed for sporty BMW interior configurations. This type of upholstery blends well with a black dashboard, dark door panels, and decorative elements in aluminum or high-gloss black. As a result, the interior gains a more expressive, dynamic character while maintaining stylistic consistency with other M package elements.

For users planning a gradual cabin upgrade, such a seat can be the first step toward building a cohesive, sporty cockpit – especially when combined with other equipment elements of similar color and character.

Condition, origin, and benefits of choosing a used part

The seat is marked as a used original BMW part, which in practice means maintaining factory geometry, material quality, and fit to the body. Compared to non-factory replacements, the original M package seat ensures structural and visual consistency with the rest of the interior, as well as predictable behavior during operation.

Choosing an original used seat allows for a significant reduction in the cost of restoring or upgrading the interior standard, while maintaining high build quality. This is a particularly beneficial solution for post-accident repairs, interior renovation, or upgrading the car to a specification similar to the M Sport version.

Practical tips for interior upgrades

If you are planning a broader cabin upgrade – replacing the driver's seat, passenger seat, or potentially retrofitting a sports steering wheel or advanced multimedia – it is worth checking out tips on selecting and installing components from the secondary market. A detailed discussion of issues related to building a comfortable cockpit can be found in the article Premium interior for half the price: second-hand seats, steering wheels, and multimedia, where compatibility, selection, and installation of such components are described.

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 additional seat components, check out the available parts in the BMW Seats and benches category.