MINI Cooper One R55 R56 R57 LCI Sport Cloth Chequered Front Right O/S Seat

MINI Cooper One R55 R56 R57 LCI Sport Cloth Chequered Front Right O/S Seat is an original sports seat from the Seats and benches category, designed for the front right side of Mini vehicles. Engineered for dynamic driving, it provides significantly better lateral support and a stable position for the driver or passenger during daily use and more spirited driving.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7255509-1
• Mark: Mini (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7255509
• Substitutable numbers: 52107255509, 7255509
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Right
• Category: Seats and Sofas

Purpose and compatibility with Mini

The presented sports seat is configured as a component mounted on the front, right side of the cabin in Mini R55, R56, and R57 series models. The seat and backrest construction is adapted to the interior geometry of these generations, facilitating proper fitment with rails, center tunnels, and door panels without the need for modifications to the body structure.

The vehicle placement is factory-defined, ensuring the seat maintains the correct position relative to the steering wheel, pedals, and seat belts, while also working with the original floor mounting points.

Construction and sports characteristics

The sporty character of the seat is reflected in the clearly defined sides of the backrest and seat base, which limit body movement when cornering. The cloth upholstery used ensures predictable behavior in various temperatures while remaining practical for everyday use.

The backrest profile is designed to support the lumbar region and the upper back, resulting in a stable position behind the wheel and reduced fatigue during longer drives. The seat construction is compatible with factory Mini safety systems, allowing for consistency with the vehicle's original configuration.

Application in tuning and replacing standard seats

A sports seat of this type is often chosen as a functional interior upgrade over the standard seats fitted in base Mini versions. It can be used both as a replacement for a worn seat and as a component to improve lateral support in vehicles used in a more dynamic manner.

In practice, this allows for:

• restoring full functionality of the passenger seat while maintaining the original Mini character,
• achieving a sportier seating position without the need for universal solutions,
• maintaining a consistent cabin aesthetic by using a seat from the same model family.

Condition and benefits of choosing a used part

This item comes from the secondary market, which allows for an economical seat replacement while maintaining the manufacturer's original specifications. Choosing a branded used seat is particularly beneficial when you want to preserve the factory look of the interior and ensure compatibility with existing mounts and vehicle installations.

A properly selected seat from dismantling allows for restoring driving comfort, improving ergonomics, and reducing costs compared to purchasing new cabin equipment.

Expanding the seating area in your Mini

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

More about comfort and vehicle value

When planning a seat replacement, it is worth considering the impact that seat quality has on travel comfort and the perceived value of the vehicle. If you want to learn how branded seats from dismantling can improve comfort on long trips and influence your car's attractiveness for resale, see the article: Interior metamorphosis: how branded seats from dismantling improve comfort and increase car value.