Front Seat BMW F10 F11 Sport Left N/S Interior Leather Dakota Black

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

Front Seat BMW F10 F11 Sport Left N/S Interior Leather Dakota Black in black Dakota leather upholstery is a functional interior component that allows you to restore the factory character of the cabin or perform an aesthetic upgrade in your 5 Series. Thanks to the use of original BMW construction, the seat maintains the correct seat geometry, ergonomics, and visual consistency with other interior elements. This solution is intended for users who expect a solid, proven component from the premium segment.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7231174-6
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7231174
• Substitutable numbers: 7231174, 52107231174
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Upholstery material: Leather
• Color: Black
• Category: Seats and Sofas

Seat characteristics and purpose

The presented seat belongs to the Seats and benches category and is designed for installation on the front left side of a BMW 5 Series F10/F11 generation. The sporty profile of the backrest and seat provides better lateral support compared to standard seats, which translates into a stable driver position during highway driving and dynamic maneuvers. The structure has been designed to work with factory mounting points in the body, which facilitates installation in the vehicle.

Materials and interior finish

The upholstery is made of natural Dakota leather in black, characteristic of high-class BMW models. This type of leather is valued for its balanced combination of durability and comfort, and the dark color scheme effectively masks typical signs of wear and easily blends with most interior configurations. The uniform black shade allows for seamless matching of the seat to both standard and upgraded cabin arrangements.

Comfort, ergonomics, and technical aspect

The front sports seat has been designed with long journeys and daily use in mind. The profile of the backrest and seat promotes maintaining the correct position behind the wheel, which can reduce fatigue during hours of driving. The use of leather upholstery makes it easier to keep the surface clean, and the properly selected hardness of the filling promotes stable body support. Thanks to the factory geometry, the seat harmonizes with the steering system and the layout of the cockpit elements, which improves the ergonomics of vehicle operation.

Condition, origin, and service application

The seat is an original BMW component from the secondary market, which means it comes from disassembly and retains the factory design specification. This type of component is particularly useful when replacing a damaged seat after a collision, flooding, or upholstery wear, as well as when converting the interior from standard to sports. By maintaining the original structure, it is possible to use existing mounting points and integrate with other cabin equipment elements.

Integration with the BMW interior and project development

Replacing the driver's seat with a sports model in black Dakota leather is a simple way to increase the overall visual and functional quality of the BMW 5 Series interior. This element fits well into renovation projects where the goal is to restore a consistent, elegant character to the cabin or gradually modernize individual components. If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the seating area in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as passenger seats, rear benches, or additional backrest segments, check the available parts in the BMW Seats and benches category.

Expert support and safe parts selection

When modernizing the cabin, it is worth paying attention to the compatibility of the seat with the specific vehicle equipment version and the method of mounting to the body. Practical tips on selecting used interior elements, such as seats, steering wheels, or multimedia modules, can be found in the article Premium interior for half the price: second-hand seats, steering wheels, and multimedia, which discusses issues of compatibility, installation, and the cost-effectiveness of such modifications. If you want to further organize the process of purchasing parts from the secondary market and learn good practices for verifying components online, the guide Safe purchase of used car parts online – a step-by-step guide will be helpful, describing step-by-step how to consciously choose used elements for your car.