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The BMW E87 LCI Rear Seat Side Panel Left Fabric is an original upholstery element for the rear seat, designed for installation on the left side of the facelifted version. Thanks to its factory fit, black color, and durable fabric finish, this side panel allows for an aesthetic restoration of the interior's appearance and maintains stylistic consistency with other elements. It's a practical solution for replacing a damaged panel or refreshing the passenger cabin.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 9144765
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 9144765
• Substitutable numbers: 52209144765, 9144765
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Left
• Upholstery material: Fabric
• Color: Black
• Category: Seats and Sofas

Intended Use and Fitment

The presented side panel is an item from the Seats and Benches group, specifically designed for the left side of the rear seat in the facelifted BMW 1 Series E87 model. Its construction, based on factory mounting points, ensures proper alignment with the seat base, backrest, and adjacent trim panels, which facilitates installation and minimizes the risk of unwanted play or creaks during driving.

The black upholstery color allows for seamless integration with most interior configurations, especially in vehicles with a dark color scheme. This is a beneficial solution for both single-panel replacement and gradual renovation of the entire rear cabin area.

Material and Finish

The side panel is made of fabric upholstery, selected for its resistance to daily wear and ease of cleaning. The fabric's structure is designed to minimize the visibility of minor dirt and typical signs of use, contributing to a tidy interior appearance for a longer period.

The combination of fabric with a properly shaped backing provides shape stability for the side panel while maintaining a comfortable, soft-touch surface. This ensures the element integrates well with the rear seat's ergonomics without compromising passenger comfort.

Function in the Rear Interior

The left rear seat side panel serves several important functional and aesthetic purposes:

• It covers the side structure of the seat and body elements, improving the visual appeal of the interior.
• It stabilizes the edges of the seat base and backrest upholstery, helping to maintain their correct positioning.
• It creates a cohesive side line for the cabin, contributing to a sense of order and attention to detail.

Replacing a worn or damaged side panel with an original BMW part allows for the restoration of the rear seat's factory appearance without the need for structural modifications to the seats or additional upholstery work.

Characteristics of a Used Product

This item is a used part from a dismantled vehicle, meaning it retains the original factory geometry and construction solutions from the manufacturer. Such components are often chosen for accident repairs, spot interior renovations, and for restoring a car to a near-original condition after upholstery modifications.

For many BMW E87 LCI owners, using an original used market side panel offers a sensible compromise between cost and maintaining stylistic and technical consistency with other cabin elements.

BMW Interior Expansion and Modernization

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the rear seating area in your BMW and require other parts from the same group, such as backrests, seat bases, or additional side panels, check the available parts in the BMW Seats and Benches category.

If you are considering a broader cabin transformation, replacing seats or entire seat sets with branded used parts, it is worth reading the advice in the article Interior Metamorphosis: How Branded Used Seats Drastically Improve Comfort and Increase Your Car's Value. There you will find practical tips on how to consciously select used interior components to enhance driving comfort and simultaneously maintain your vehicle's attractiveness on the used market.