BMW E90 E91 Black Leather Dakota Interior Front Right O/S Side Seat

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The product shows signs of use visible in the photos. 

BMW E90 E91 Black Leather Dakota Interior Front Right O/S Side Seat is an original interior component from the Seats and benches category, designed for installation on the front right side. The black leather upholstery ensures a consistent look with the factory BMW cabin finish and provides comfortable support during daily driving.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 6956378-2
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 6956378
• Substitutable numbers: 52106956378, 6956378, 52106985936, 6985936
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Right
• Upholstery material: Leather
• Color: Black
• Category: Seats and Sofas

Seat construction and purpose

The presented seat is designed as a front-row passenger-side component, fully compatible with the interior geometry of the BMW E90/E91 series. The load-bearing structure is prepared for installation at factory mounting points, which facilitates workshop tasks and allows for maintaining the correct seating position relative to the dashboard and vehicle floor.

The placement in the front right zone of the vehicle helps maintain the original cabin ergonomics, and the profile of the seat and backrest is adapted to the characteristic BMW seating position, with distinct side support and stable backrest.

Leather upholstery and interior character

The seat is finished with black leather upholstery, which helps maintain a consistent, understated interior look and facilitates daily maintenance. Leather provides a pleasant-to-touch material that is resistant to typical operational wear, such as frequent passenger entry and exit.

The black color blends well with most BMW interior configurations, both in classic and dynamic versions, and the use of leather elevates the perceived quality of the cabin compared to fabric upholstery. As a result, the seat can be used both as a replacement part after damage and as part of an interior upgrade towards a more "premium" feel.

Benefits of using an original BMW seat

Using an original BMW seat in the Seats and benches category allows you to maintain factory compatibility with rails, seat belts, and other cabin elements. The proper geometry of the seat and backrest promotes a stable passenger position, which is important for both comfort and safety while driving.

The used product is an attractive cost-effective solution – it allows you to restore the functionality and aesthetics of the interior without the need to invest in a new part, while maintaining the manufacturer's original specifications. It is a practical choice for drivers and workshops that want to carry out repairs or upgrades based on OEM components.

Installation tips and fitment

Before installation, it is recommended to verify the seat's compatibility with the specific vehicle equipment version and compare the mounting points with the currently installed seat. For workshop work, it is worth paying attention to the correct alignment of the rails and proper tightening of the mounting bolts to maintain seat stability throughout the entire adjustment range.

The item has an assigned OEM part number and interchangeable numbers, which facilitates the identification and selection of the correct component for a given BMW unit. In case of doubt, a good solution is to compare the markings with the existing seat or consult a service center specializing in the BMW brand.

Interior expansion and additional resources

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the seating area in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as backrests, seat cushions, or complete seat sets, check out the available parts in the BMW Seats and benches category.

For those who want to build a consistent, comfortable interior using aftermarket components, a guide describing the selection of seats, steering wheels, and multimedia systems will be helpful – you can find it in the article Premium interior for half the price: second-hand seats, steering wheels, and multimedia.

If you want to further organize the process of purchasing used parts and learn best practices for verifying compatibility using OEM and reference numbers, it is worth reading the educational material Safe online purchase of used car parts – a step-by-step guide, which discusses the key stages of choosing parts for drivers and workshops step by step.