BMW E81 E87 Seat Cover LCI Rear Backrest Left N/S Leather Boston Lemon

BMW E81 E87 Seat Cover LCI Rear Backrest Left N/S Leather Boston Lemon is an original interior component from the Seats and benches category, designed for installation in the rear left section of the bench seat. The leather finish ensures consistency with the factory BMW cabin styling and allows for an aesthetic, technically correct replacement of a worn backrest.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7251200-1
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7251200
• Substitutable numbers: 52207251200, 7251200, 52209125188, 9125188, BG
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Left
• Upholstery material: Leather
• Category: Seats and Sofas

Purpose and BMW fitment

The presented backrest is designed as a rear left bench seat component, ensuring proper seat geometry, back support lines, and compatibility with factory mounts. The construction meets the standards used in BMW 1 Series E81/E87 models after the facelift (LCI), which facilitates installation without interfering with the body structure or the upholstery of adjacent elements.

The backrest comes from a dismantling process, which helps maintain the original character of the interior and ensures a perfect fit with the existing bench seat. This solution is particularly beneficial for targeted repairs of the rear cabin area – replacing only the damaged segment instead of the entire bench seat.

Upholstery material and user comfort

The element is made of leather upholstery, providing the combination of durability and comfort characteristic of BMW. The leather works well with the factory backrest foam, ensuring stable back support and ease of cleaning during daily use.

The leather finish of the rear bench seat contributes to:

• a consistent cabin appearance with the remaining seats and bench,
• resistance to typical wear resulting from frequent passenger entry and exit,
• easier surface cleaning compared to textile materials.

Vehicle placement and installation aspects

The backrest is intended for installation in the rear left side of the vehicle, which is important for both proper fitment and passenger safety. Maintaining the original mounting design facilitates the transfer of factory attachment points and integration with other bench seat segments.

During installation, it is worth paying attention to:

• proper seating of the backrest in the guides and latches,
• checking the operation of folding mechanisms (if present in the car's configuration),
• even alignment with the seat base and adjacent bench segments.

Characteristics of a used product

The backrest comes from the secondary market, which allows for combining original origin with a more favorable purchase cost compared to new parts. Such components are frequently chosen for post-accident repairs, replacing worn upholstery fragments, or during gradual interior restoration, where maintaining the factory look and construction is a priority.

Choosing a used rear bench backrest also allows for reducing repair time – the part is ready for installation after basic mechanical and visual inspection, without the need for time-consuming custom upholstery work.

BMW interior expansion and modernization

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the rear seating area in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as additional backrests, seat bases, or center bench segments, check the available parts in the BMW Seats and benches category.

For larger cabin changes – replacing multiple seats, the complete rear bench, or upgrading to leather upholstery – it is worth consulting the guide on selecting branded seats from the secondary market. Detailed tips can be found in the article Interior metamorphosis: How branded seats from dismantling will drastically improve comfort and increase the value of your car, which discusses practical aspects of interior modernization using used seats and benches.