Front Seat Mini Cooper R55 R56 R57 Left N/S Side Sport Carbon Black Leather

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

Front Seat Mini Cooper R55 R56 R57 Left N/S Side Sport Carbon Black Leather is an original sports seat from the Seats and benches range, designed for installation on the driver's side in Mini models. The leather upholstery in Carbon Black gives the interior an elegant, dynamic character, while the contoured design provides stable support during daily driving and more demanding maneuvers. This is a solution for drivers who want to combine a distinctly sporty look with functional comfort.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7255519-1
• Mark: Mini (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7255519
• Substitutable numbers: 52107255519, 7255519, 52107229519, 52102753499, 2753499, 52109165435, 9165435
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Upholstery material: Leather
• Color: Black
• Category: Seats and Sofas

Purpose and fitment for Mini

The presented seat has been designed as a component for Mini models, with placement on the front, left side of the vehicle. This means its geometry, rails, and mounting points are adapted to the factory interior architecture of the Mini, which facilitates installation and allows for maintaining the stylistic consistency of the cockpit. As a result, the seat integrates well with the dashboard, center console, and door panels, creating a cohesive, sporty environment for the driver.

Seat construction and sports characteristics

The sporty character of the seat is reflected in the clearly defined sides of the seat base and backrest, which help keep the driver's body in a stable position during dynamic driving. The construction has been developed to provide adequate lateral support while maintaining an ergonomic position behind the wheel. This type of seat promotes precise vehicle handling, limiting unwanted body movement in corners.

The Punch leather upholstery in Carbon Black combines a classic look with practical utility. Leather is a material resistant to typical operational wear and is easy to keep clean. The dark color scheme masks minor signs of use well and harmonizes with most factory Mini interior configurations, both in more subdued versions and those with a distinctly sporty character.

Upholstery material and utility values

The upholstery made of genuine leather ensures a pleasant contact with the seat surface and stable support while driving. Thanks to its structure, Punch leather promotes better heat dissipation and improves comfort on longer journeys. Compared to textile materials, the leather surface is more resistant to dirt penetration and easier to maintain periodically using dedicated care products.

The uniform black color makes it easy to integrate the seat into various interior color configurations. It can serve as an element to refresh the cabin after the original seat has worn out or be part of a broader interior modification project focused on a sportier character of the car.

Product condition and practical application

The seat comes from the secondary market, which allows for an economical refresh of the interior while maintaining the original character of the Mini. This type of component is particularly useful in situations where the factory seat has suffered mechanical wear, upholstery damage, or foam deformation. Replacing it with an original sports seat allows you to restore the proper driving position and improve the overall visual perception of the cabin.

Due to its sports profile, the seat will perform well both in daily city use and in more dynamic driving outside the city. Well-chosen back and thigh support helps reduce driver fatigue, which is important on longer routes.

Interior modernization and additional possibilities

Replacing a standard seat with a sports driver seat for Mini is a simple way to improve ergonomics and the visual perception of the cabin without interfering with the body structure. This type of modification is often the first step towards broader interior tuning, including changing the steering wheel, gear knob, or door panels.

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.

To better plan the visual and functional metamorphosis of the cabin, it is worth checking out tips on choosing seats and steering wheels – you will find practical advice in the article Car interior tuning with Global Parts.

If you are also interested in the economic and environmental aspect of using secondary market components, you can find additional information on this topic in the material Eco-driving: discover the benefits of used car parts.