BMW 1 Series E87 Rear Back Seat Right O/S Side Lateral Trim Panel Anthracite

BMW E87 Rear Side Seat Cover is an original upholstery component from the Seats and Benches group, designed for installation on the rear right side of the seat. Precise fitting to the BMW seat structure ensures a cohesive interior appearance and stable mounting of the cover without the need for modifications.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7151656
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7151656
• Substitutable numbers: 52207151656, 7151656, 7118682
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Right
• Category: Seats and Sofas

Intended Use and Function of the Component

The rear side seat cover is responsible for the aesthetic finishing of the seat's side in the rear part of the cabin, concealing structural and mounting elements. The vehicle placement specified as rear – right side allows for unambiguous identification of the mounting position and avoids errors when selecting parts.

This component stabilizes the seat's side trim, reduces dirt accumulation in crevices, and helps maintain an organized upholstery appearance. Thanks to its factory shape, the cover works with the seat's runners and plastic clips, ensuring a secure fit within the seat structure.

Original Origin and Fit for BMW

The cover comes from the BMW equipment line, meaning it retains factory geometry, mounting points, and compatibility with standard seats used in the BMW E87. Original manufacturing facilitates installation – the component is prepared to work with factory latches and runners, without the need for adjustments or modifications to the seat structure.

This allows the user to maintain stylistic consistency of the interior, and replacing a damaged or missing cover does not affect the ergonomics of using the rear bench seat. It is a practical solution for post-accident repairs, interior restoration, or completing missing upholstery elements.

Characteristics of the Used Component

The presented rear side seat cover is a used part, sourced from dismantling. Such components are often chosen for interior servicing as they allow for maintaining the original finish standard while optimizing costs. The used element retains its factory construction and is intended for further use after proper installation.

Replacing a worn or damaged cover with an original dismantled component helps restore the cohesive appearance of the seat's side, reduce play around the upholstery, and improve the overall aesthetics of the rear bench seat, which is important for both daily use and vehicle resale.

Application in Interior Modernization

The BMW E87 Rear Side Seat Cover is suitable for both spot repairs on a single seat and for broader modernization of the rear passenger cabin. This component is particularly useful when:

• the existing cover is cracked, broken, or incomplete,
• there are missing side trims after seat removal,
• interior restoration is being carried out using original BMW components.

Selecting the correct cover for the specific side of the vehicle minimizes the risk of incorrect installation and allows for maintaining the seat's factory side line, which is important for users who care about technical correctness and visual consistency of the interior.

Complementary Elements and Practical Knowledge

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the rear bench seat area in your BMW and need other components from the same group, such as covers, side panels, or additional seat trims, check the available parts in the BMW Seats and Benches category.

For more extensive interior overhauls, consider replacing entire seats or seat sets. Practical tips on selecting branded dismantled seats, the impact of such modifications on driving comfort, and the potential increase in vehicle value can be found in the article: Interior Metamorphosis: How Branded Dismantled Seats Improve Comfort and Car Value.