Mini Cooper One R55 R56 Heated Sport Front Right O/S Seat Side Black Leather

Mini Cooper One R55 R56 Heated Sport Front Right O/S Seat Side Black Leather is an original, sports seat from the Seats and benches category, designed for the front right side of Mini vehicles. The black leather upholstery and integrated heating provide significantly higher driving comfort and an aesthetic interior finish, especially in dynamically used Mini R56 models. This is a solution for drivers who want to technically correctly restore or refresh the factory passenger seat configuration.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7229558-2
• Mark: Mini (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7229558
• Substitutable numbers: 521072295587229558, 5210916542252102753482, 91654222753482
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Right
• Upholstery material: Leather
• Color: Black
• Category: Seats and Sofas

Purpose and construction of the seat

The presented seat has been designed as a front element, mounted on the right side of the cabin. The mounting layout, seat geometry, and backrest are adapted to the interior architecture of the Mini R56, which allows for maintaining the correct passenger position relative to the dashboard and airbags. The sports profile of the seat provides better lateral support in corners, while simultaneously maintaining ergonomic thigh and back support during daily use.

Material, color, and comfort of use

The upholstery is made of black leather, which makes it easy to keep the seat clean and blends well with most Mini interior configurations. The leather surface is resistant to typical operational loads, and the properly profiled seat promotes a stable passenger position. Integrated seat heating improves thermal comfort in colder conditions, accelerating the heating of the seat and backrest surfaces after starting the vehicle.

Functionality and assembly aspects

As an element from the Seats and benches group, the seat has been prepared to work with the vehicle's factory installations, including the heating system. The design provides for installation at the original mounting points, which facilitates service and limits the need for body modifications. The used nature of the product allows for an economical replacement of a damaged or worn seat while maintaining compliance with the factory model specification.

Practical application and benefits of replacement

The use of this seat is particularly beneficial in situations where the existing passenger seat has suffered mechanical damage, upholstery wear, or heating failure. Replacing it with an original, sports leather seat allows you to:

• restore the consistent look of the vehicle's interior,
• maintain the correct passenger position relative to safety systems,
• preserve the seat heating function,
• reduce costs compared to purchasing a new element.

Interior modernization expansion

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the seating area in your Mini and need other elements from the same group, such as additional seats, rear benches, or headrests, check the available parts in the Mini Seats and benches category.

If you want to plan a cabin refresh more broadly, combining seat replacement with selecting a steering wheel or multimedia system, practical tips regarding configuration, compatibility, and assembly can be found in the article Premium interior for half the price: second-hand seats, steering wheels, and multimedia.

Summary

Mini Cooper One R55 R56 Heated Sport Front Right O/S Seat Side Black Leather is a used, original interior equipment element that combines a sports profile with the comfort of leather upholstery and a heating function. Thanks to its fit for the Mini R56 architecture, it constitutes a technically correct solution when replacing or upgrading the passenger seat, allowing for the preservation of stylistic and functional consistency of the entire interior.