BMW E88 Convertible Heated M Sport Front Left N/S Seat Side Red Boston Leather

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The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

BMW E88 Convertible Heated M Sport Front Left N/S Seat Side Red Boston Leather is an original sports seat from the Seats and benches category, designed for installation on the front left side of the BMW 1 Series Convertible cabin. The red leather upholstery gives the interior a distinctive, dynamic character, while the integrated heating improves comfort in colder conditions. It is a functional solution for drivers who want to refresh their car's interior while maintaining BMW's factory ergonomics and aesthetics.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7257495-1
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7257495
• Substitutable numbers: 52107257495, 7257495
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Color: Red
• Category: Seats and Sofas

Purpose and fitment for the BMW E88 Convertible

The presented seat is designed as a driver's equipment component for the BMW E88 Convertible, positioned on the front left side. Thanks to the factory design, the correct mounting points, seat geometry, and backrest ergonomics are preserved, which translates into a stable position behind the wheel and predictable seat behavior while driving.

The sports profile of the seat and backrest provides better lateral support compared to standard seats, which is particularly noticeable during dynamic driving. Using an original BMW construction allows for maintaining stylistic consistency with the dashboard, door panels, and other interior elements.

Construction, materials, and color scheme

The seat is made of red leather upholstery, which gives the interior a more distinctive, sporty character. Leather ensures easier maintenance and resistance to typical operational wear compared to textile materials. The color scheme blends well with the dark elements of the cockpit, creating a contrasting, visually clear driver's space.

The sports design of the seat includes more pronounced sides of the seat cushion and backrest, which improves body stabilization in corners. Integrated seat and backrest heating increases thermal comfort, especially during the autumn and winter seasons, reducing the need for long vehicle interior warm-up times. This is a practical solution for users who expect not only an attractive appearance but also functionality from their seat.

Functionality of the sports seat with heating

As a sports seat with a heating function, this component combines several key utility features:

• increased lateral support for the driver during dynamic driving,
• a comfortable seat designed for daily use,
• integrated heating improving comfort at low temperatures.

Thanks to maintaining the factory BMW specification, the seat works with the vehicle's installation as intended, which facilitates installation and subsequent operation. The leather surface helps maintain constant friction between clothing and the seat, which limits the driver's sliding during sharper maneuvers.

Condition, application, and benefits of installation

The seat comes from disassembly and is a used item, making it an attractive alternative to new components while maintaining the original BMW specification. This type of solution works well both when replacing a worn-out seat and when upgrading the interior from a standard version to a sportier one. Installing an original sports seat allows you to improve the ergonomics of the driver's area and visually refresh the cabin without interfering with the body structure.

Choosing a used leather seat with heating is a reasonable compromise between cost and functionality. Maintaining the factory BMW design helps keep the interior consistent, and the sporty nature of the seat can positively influence the subjective feeling of driving the vehicle.

Interior expansion and additional information

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 passenger seats, rear benches, or additional adjustment modules, check the available parts in the BMW Seats and benches category.

To better plan your cabin upgrade and assess the impact of replacing seats on comfort and the perceived value of the vehicle, it is worth reading the guide describing the practical aspects of installing branded seats from disassembly – detailed tips can be found in the article Interior metamorphosis: how branded seats from disassembly improve comfort and car value.