BMW E90 E91 LCI Seat Front Left N/S Interior Heated Sport Leather Dakota Oyster

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BMW E90 E91 LCI Seat Front Left N/S Interior Heated Sport Leather Dakota Oyster is an original, used sports seat from the BMW range, designed for the front left side. The combination of Dakota leather upholstery in Oyster shade with a sports profile provides significantly better body support and higher comfort in daily use. Thanks to the built-in heating, the seat is also suitable for cars used in demanding, colder conditions.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7257599
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7257599
• Substitutable numbers: 52107257599, 7257599, 52107213209, 7213209
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Upholstery material: Leather
• Category: Seats and Sofas

Purpose and BMW compatibility

The presented seat has been designed as an equipment element for BMW 3 Series E90/E91 models after the facelift (LCI), intended for the front left side. The support structure, rails, and mounting points are consistent with factory BMW solutions, which facilitates installation in a vehicle that originally uses the same seat architecture.

As a part from the Seats and benches category, this item is suitable both as a replacement for a worn driver's seat and as a base for interior upgrades towards a more sporty character, while maintaining the brand's original specifications.

Seat construction and functional properties

The sports profile of the seat cushion and backrest provides better lateral support compared to standard comfort seats. More clearly contoured sides of the backrest and seat help stabilize the driver's posture during dynamic driving, which translates into more confident vehicle handling.

The upholstery is made of natural Dakota leather in Oyster color, characteristic of higher BMW equipment lines. This type of leather is known for a favorable compromise between durability and ease of maintenance, which is important for intensive, daily use of the car.

The seat features integrated heating, which improves thermal comfort in the autumn and winter season. Properly designed heating zones in the seat and backrest allow for reaching a pleasant temperature faster, which is particularly noticeable during short city commutes and on long trips.

Upholstery material and ergonomics

The leather upholstery has been selected for its resistance to typical operational loads, such as frequent getting in and out, point pressure, or temperature changes inside the vehicle. The structure of Dakota leather helps maintain a stable body position while not restricting freedom of movement while driving.

The ergonomics of the BMW sports seat have been developed with drivers covering both short city distances and longer routes in mind. Proper contouring of the backrest in the lumbar region and the seat in the front part helps reduce muscle fatigue and improves overall driving comfort, which is particularly important for cars used intensively.

Use in interior modernization

Replacing a standard seat with a sports seat in Dakota Oyster leather allows you to refresh the interior of your BMW 3 Series E90/E91 LCI in a practical way. Using an original element from the same model family makes it easier to maintain stylistic consistency of the cockpit and color matching with other upholstery elements.

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

Benefits of choosing a branded used seat

An original BMW sports seat with heating is a solution that allows you to combine functional modernization with maintaining the factory character of the vehicle. Compared to non-factory replacements, you gain better fitment to the body structure, visual consistency with the dashboard, and predictable material behavior over a longer period of use.

If you are considering a wider cabin arrangement change and want to learn how branded used seats affect comfort and vehicle value, read the article: Interior metamorphosis: How branded seats from dismantling will drastically improve comfort and increase the value of your car.