MINI Cooper R55 R56 R57 Sport Carbon Black Leather Front Right O/S Seat Side

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

MINI Cooper R55 R56 R57 Sport Carbon Black Leather Front Right O/S Seat Side is an original interior equipment component from the Seats and benches category, designed for installation on the front right side. The sporty profile, leather upholstery, and black finish create a cohesive, functional, and aesthetic set that allows you to refresh your MINI's cabin and improve support while driving.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7229558
• Mark: Mini (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7229558
• Substitutable numbers: 52107229558, 7229558, 52109165422, 9165422, 52102753482, 2753482
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Right
• Upholstery material: Leather
• Color: Black
• Category: Seats and Sofas

MINI R56 sport seat characteristics

The presented seat has been designed as part of the MINI sport interior equipment, with an emphasis on stable support for the driver or passenger in the front right position. The profile of the seat and backrest promotes dynamic driving, reducing sliding in corners and improving vehicle control.

The black leather upholstery gives the interior a more decisive, orderly character while making the surface easy to keep clean. Thanks to the use of leather, the seat fits well into the premium interior concept, especially in configurations where other cabin elements are also finished with high-class materials.

Material and finish

The upholstery is made of genuine leather, which translates into a material that is pleasant to the touch and offers predictable surface behavior during long-term use. The leather works well with care and maintenance products designed for car interiors, making it easier to keep the seat in a well-maintained visual condition.

The black color of the upholstery is universal in terms of interior design – it easily blends with both light and dark cockpit panels, door cards, or headliners. For users planning a MINI R56 cabin upgrade, this color choice allows for a consistent combination with other equipment elements without the need to replace the entire set of seats.

Purpose and vehicle installation

The seat is designed for installation on the front, right side of the vehicle, which is important both for selecting the rails and for integration with existing mounting points in the floor. The construction is prepared to work within the factory MINI interior layout, which facilitates matching with original cabin elements.

When replacing the seat, it is worth paying attention to the compatibility of the body version and interior configuration to maintain the correct seating position geometry and full functionality of the passenger zone. Proper seating of the seat on the mounts is crucial for safety and comfort in daily use.

Use in interior modernization

MINI Cooper R55 R56 R57 Sport Carbon Black Leather Front Right O/S Seat Side will work well both as a replacement for a worn seat and in interior modernization projects where the goal is to achieve a sportier cabin character. Using a leather, sporty seat on the passenger side allows for visual and functional balancing of the front zone, especially when the driver's side has a seat with a similar specification.

For those building a premium interior using aftermarket parts, practical tips on selection and installation will be useful. This topic is discussed in more detail in the article Premium interior for half the price: second-hand seats, steering wheels, and multimedia, where you will find information on compatibility, selection, and installation of used components.

Complementary MINI Seats and benches

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 matching cushions, check the available parts in the Mini Seats and benches category.

Why choose this seat

Choosing an original sport seat for the MINI R56 allows you to maintain the stylistic consistency of the interior and the predictable behavior of the structure while driving. The black leather upholstery supports the concept of an orderly, more representative cockpit, and the sporty profile of the seat and backrest improves body stabilization during daily use and more dynamic driving.

For users who want to combine functional modernization with cost control, using a used seat from this series is a reasonable compromise between build quality and the budget allocated for refreshing the MINI interior.