BMW 3 Series E90 E91 Cloth Fabric Grey Interior Front Right O/S Seat with Airbag

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The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

BMW 3 Series E90 E91 Cloth Fabric Grey Interior Front Right O/S Seat with Airbag is an original interior component designed for factory installation in the 3 Series. Thanks to the use of fabric upholstery and an integrated airbag, the seat ensures a cohesive cabin look, proper driver support, and the preservation of factory safety solutions. It is a practical choice when replacing a damaged seat or performing a technical interior restoration of a BMW.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7147680
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7147680
• Substitutable numbers: 52107147699, 7147699, 52107147680, 7147680
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Right
• Upholstery material: Fabric
• Color: Grey
• Category: Seats and Sofas

Purpose and compatibility with BMW 3 Series E90/E91

The presented seat is dedicated to BMW 3 Series E90/E91 generation models and is mounted on the front right side of the cabin. The load-bearing structure, rails, and mounting points are consistent with BMW factory solutions, which facilitates installation in place of the original seat without the need for structural modifications. The integrated airbag in the backrest allows for compliance with the vehicle's safety system, provided the installation is correctly connected by a qualified service center.

Upholstery material and performance characteristics

The seat is finished with fabric upholstery, which provides stable body support, good ventilation, and predictable material behavior during daily use. The grey color harmoniously blends with typical BMW E90/E91 interior configurations, making it easy to aesthetically match other cabin elements, such as the rear bench, door panels, or center console. The fabric is practical to maintain, and its neutral color helps maintain a uniform, subdued interior look.

Safety and seat construction

An airbag is integrated into the seat backrest, allowing for the maintenance of factory-level passenger protection in the front right position. The seat construction is adapted to work with BMW safety systems, including sensors and control units responsible for airbag activation. The rigid seat frame and properly contoured backrest provide stable torso support, which translates into comfort and predictable behavior while driving.

Use in repairs and interior restoration

This item from the Seats and benches category will work well both for replacing a damaged seat after a collision and for the technical renewal of the vehicle's interior. A used OEM seat allows you to maintain the original character of the cabin, avoiding visual discrepancies typical of non-factory replacements. This solution is particularly beneficial when restoring interior consistency after airbag deployment or in the case of localized damage to the passenger-side seat.

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 front seats, rear benches, or headrests, check out the available parts in the BMW Seats and benches category.

How the seat affects comfort and vehicle value

Replacing a worn or damaged seat with a functional OEM component improves ergonomics in the driving or passenger position, reduces fatigue during long trips, and helps eliminate unwanted noises resulting from play in the seat structure. Aesthetically preserved grey fabric upholstery positively influences the perception of the interior, which can be significant for the vehicle's future resale. If you want to better understand how replacing seats affects driving comfort and perceived car value, it is worth reading the article Interior metamorphosis: how branded dismantled seats improve comfort and increase car value.

Why choose an original used BMW seat

An original dismantled BMW seat is a compromise between cost and maintaining factory build quality and fitment. A used component allows you to maintain stylistic interior consistency while reducing expenses compared to new parts. For a comparison of the cost-effectiveness of different types of parts – original, replacement, and used – the guide Original, replacement, or used – which car parts are the most cost-effective?, which discusses the differences in costs, quality, and fitment by catalog numbers, may be helpful.