BMW 1 3 Series E81 E87 E90 E92 Trim Seat Outer Driver Seat Right O/S 6979644

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

BMW 1 3 Series E81 E87 E90 E92 Trim Seat Outer Driver Seat Right O/S is an original trim component from the Seats and benches category, designed for installation on the right side of selected BMW 1 and 3 Series models. This aesthetic black cover restores the consistent look of the seat's side section while improving interior functionality and ergonomics.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 6979646-2
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 6979646
• Substitutable numbers: 6979644, 52106979646, 6979646, 52106972454, 6972454, 52107118500, 7118500, EM
• Location on the vehicle: Right
• Color: Black
• Category: Seats and Sofas

Purpose and function of the seat trim

The presented seat trim cover is designed as a side component for the right-hand passenger seat in BMW E81, E87, E90, and E92 models. Its purpose is to aesthetically cover the seat structure and house small mechanisms and adjustment components, protecting them from accidental damage and dirt.

The black finish allows for a seamless match with typical BMW interior configurations, ensuring the part integrates well with the upholstery and other cockpit plastics. This is a practical solution both for repairing a damaged seat and for completing missing parts after disassembly.

Construction, installation, and fitment

The cover is a factory BMW component, which ensures precise fitment to the seat structure and compatibility with original mounting points. The shape and geometry of the part have been prepared for a specific side of the vehicle, ensuring that installation on the right side is predictable and straightforward.

In practice, installation involves correctly seating the cover onto the seat guides and clips, without the need for modifications or forced fitting. This solution reduces the risk of subsequent rattling, looseness, or unsightly gaps between individual trim parts.

Benefits of using an original cover

Using an original seat trim cover in a BMW offers a number of measurable benefits:

• a consistent, factory-original look for the side of the passenger seat,
• better protection of adjustment mechanisms against dirt and accidental damage,
• reduction of unwanted noises resulting from poorly fitted parts,
• easier interior maintenance by closing off open structural spaces.

For users who care about their car's interior, it is also important that the original BMW component maintains stylistic consistency with other panels and trim in the cabin, which is significant both for daily use and for the potential resale of the vehicle.

Condition, origin, and practical application

The cover comes from disassembly and is offered as a used part, providing a reasonable compromise between cost and maintaining original build quality. This type of component is particularly useful for:

• repairing a damaged or cracked side seat cover,
• replacing missing parts after previous upholstery or assembly work,
• restoring the completeness of the interior in vehicles after a collision or import.

Thanks to the preservation of factory geometry and mountings, the cover works well with standard BMW seats, facilitating the quick restoration of full cabin functionality and aesthetics.

Expanding the seating area and additional elements

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the seating area in your BMW and need other items from the same group, such as seat side panels, adjustment components, or additional trim panels, check out the available parts in the BMW Seats and benches category.

For larger projects related to improving cabin comfort and appearance, it is also worth checking out practical tips on selecting second-hand seats, steering wheels, and multimedia equipment – you can find them in the article Premium interior for half the price: second-hand seats, steering wheels, and multimedia, which discusses compatibility, installation, and the cost-effectiveness of such upgrades.