BMW X5 E53 Seat Belt Seatbelt Buckle Front Right O/S 8257790

The front right seat belt buckle for BMW X5 E53 is an original safety system component, designed for installation on the driver's or outer passenger's side in the first row of seats. Precise fitting to the seat structure in the BMW X5 E53 ensures proper cooperation with the factory seat belt and seat mounting system.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 8257790
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 8257790
• Substitutable numbers: 8257790, 72118257790, 9119552, 72119119552, 7060458, 72117060458, 7060456, 72117060456, 6982526, 72116982526
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Right
• Category: Seat Belts & Parts

Intended Use and Fitment for BMW X5 E53

The presented front right seat belt buckle has been designed specifically for the BMW X5 E53 model, taking into account seat geometry, belt routing, and mounting points in the vehicle floor. Its placement on the vehicle is the front, right side, allowing for seamless integration with the factory safety system without the need for modifications.

Original origin from the BMW group means maintaining correct assembly tolerances, appropriate structural rigidity, and compatibility with standard seat belts and upholstery elements. This ensures the buckle functions predictably during daily vehicle operation.

Component Design and Function

This item from the Seat Belts and Parts category is responsible for mechanically fastening the belt and keeping the buckle in a stable position while driving. The internal locking mechanism is designed to ensure secure buckle engagement and allow release only upon pressing the button.

• Stable Mounting – design adapted to factory mounting points in the center tunnel or by the seat.
• Correct Routing Geometry – appropriate height and angle relative to the seat, promoting correct belt positioning on the user's body.
• Consistency with the Safety System – the buckle cooperates with the factory seat belt, maintaining the operating parameters specified by the manufacturer.

Condition, Origin, and Practical Application

The offered seat belt buckle is used, allowing for economical repair or replacement of a damaged component while maintaining the original BMW specification. This type of part is particularly useful in situations where:

• the original buckle has suffered mechanical damage (e.g., cracked housing, locking mechanism issues),
• there are problems with fastening or unfastening the belt,
• replacement of the component is necessary after a collision, in accordance with safety system recommendations.

Replacing the buckle with an original component from the same model series helps maintain the structural consistency of the interior and the predictable operation of the passive safety system.

Why Choose an Original BMW Seat Belt Buckle

Using original components in such critical areas as seat belts and parts is crucial for the safety of vehicle occupants. Compared to aftermarket alternatives, an original buckle offers:

• factory fit to the seat and body – no need for mounting modifications,
• retention of the manufacturer's designed operating characteristics – predictable performance of the locking mechanism,
• consistency with other safety system components – belts, pretensioners, and seat structures.

For BMW X5 E53 owners, this means the ability to restore full safety system functionality while maintaining the original interior finish standard.

Safety System Supplement and Additional Information

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