MINI Cooper One R55 R56 R57 LCI Sport Cloth Chequered Front Left N/S Seat

MINI Cooper One R55 R56 R57 LCI Sport Cloth Chequered Front Left N/S Seat is an original interior component, designed specifically for the facelift version. The sporty seat profile, the characteristic "Chequered" pattern, and the perfect fit for factory mounting points ensure a consistent cabin look and predictable behavior while driving. It is a practical solution both for replacing a damaged seat and for subtle interior tuning.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7255500-1
• Mark: Mini (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7255500
• Substitutable numbers: 52107255500, 7255500, KZ
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Category: Seats and Sofas

Purpose and compatibility with MINI

The seat has been designed as equipment for the MINI Cooper One R55, R56, and R57 facelift (LCI) models, intended for the front left side. This ensures the preservation of factory seat geometry, the correct driving position, and compatibility with the floor structure and rails in these body versions.

Thanks to this, the installation process is similar to the factory one – without the need for structural modifications, which is important both from the perspective of safety and the vehicle's subsequent operation.

Characteristics of the Chequered sports seat

The presented seat belongs to the Seats and benches category and stands out with the sporty character typical of MINI. The profile of the backrest and seat promotes stable body support during dynamic driving while maintaining comfort for everyday use.

The Sport Cloth Chequered upholstery combines a distinctive, classic MINI pattern with a practical fabric surface. This type of finish is valued for the grip of clothing to the seat, which limits the driver's sliding in corners, as well as for its ease of maintenance compared to more delicate materials.

Use in repairs and interior tuning

The seat will work well in several typical scenarios:

• replacing a damaged or excessively worn driver's seat in a MINI Cooper One R55/R56/R57 LCI,
• completing the interior after a collision or body repair in the front part of the vehicle,
• upgrading the cabin from a standard version to a sportier one with Chequered upholstery.

Choosing an original MINI seat allows you to maintain stylistic consistency of the interior, proper fit of elements, and compliance with factory design solutions. This is especially important in cars where the brand's character and recognizable style matter.

Condition, origin, and benefits of purchasing a used seat

The offered seat is a used item, which in practice means a favorable compromise between the purchase cost and maintaining the manufacturer's original quality. Compared to replacements of unknown origin, the original MINI seat ensures a predictable fit to the interior, proper structural rigidity, and compliance with factory safety standards.

A used sports seat with checkered fabric upholstery is also a sensible choice for gradual interior tuning – it allows you to improve the ergonomics and appearance of the cabin without having to invest in a complete, new set of seats.

More MINI interior elements and tuning tips

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the seating area in your MINI and need other elements from the same group, such as additional seats, a rear bench, or other seat variants, check the available parts in the Mini Seats and benches category.

If you are considering broader cabin tuning – changing seats, the steering wheel, or general ergonomics – you will find practical tips on selecting used elements in the article Car interior tuning with Global Parts, which discusses how to consciously use second-hand seats and steering wheels to refresh the car's interior and improve driving comfort.