Sport Seat Mini Cooper One R55 R56 Front Leather Heated Left N/S Black

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

Sport Seat Mini Cooper One R55 R56 Front Leather Heated Left N/S Black is an original interior component from the Seats and benches category, designed for drivers who expect better support and comfort during daily driving. The sporty design, integrated heating, and black leather upholstery create a cohesive, aesthetic set that improves ergonomics and the visual appeal of the cabin. This solution allows you to maintain the factory character of your Mini while enhancing the functionality of the driver's seat.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7270233-2
• Mark: Mini (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7270233
• Substitutable numbers: 52107270233, 7270233, 52107255575, 7255575
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Upholstery material: Leather
• Color: Black
• Category: Seats and Sofas

Purpose and compatibility with Mini

The presented seat is intended for the front left side, i.e., the driver's position, which is crucial for ergonomics and safety. The construction was developed specifically for Mini models from the Cooper One R55 and R56 family, ensuring that the correct mounting points, seat geometry, and proper positioning relative to the steering wheel and pedals are maintained. Such a fit promotes a natural driving position and facilitates precise vehicle handling.

Seat construction and user comfort

The seat belongs to the sports category, which means it features more pronounced side bolsters on the backrest and seat base. This design stabilizes the driver's body during dynamic driving, limiting unwanted sliding in corners. Integrated heating for the seat base and backrest improves thermal comfort during colder months, shortening the interior warm-up time and increasing convenience from the very first kilometers.

The contouring of the seat promotes even load distribution on the back and thighs, which is important on longer journeys. As a result, the driver can maintain a stable position for longer, which translates into better vehicle control and less fatigue.

Upholstery material and interior aesthetics

The upholstery is made of black leather, which emphasizes the more distinct, sporty character of the Mini interior. The leather surface is easy to maintain and blends well with both light and dark cockpit elements. The black color of the upholstery visually organizes the cabin space while masking minor signs of wear typical of used components.

The use of leather also promotes a stable body position in the seat, especially in combination with the pronounced side reinforcements. This combination of material and shape allows for an interior with a more decisive, automotive character without sacrificing everyday functionality.

Characteristics of the used component

The seat comes from the secondary market, which allows you to combine an attractive purchase cost with the preservation of the manufacturer's original specifications. A used element of this class is a good choice when the existing seat has suffered mechanical wear, upholstery damage, or foam deformation. Replacing it with an original sports seat with heating allows you to restore a consistent interior look and improve comfort without having to invest in new, significantly more expensive components.

Before installation, it is worth verifying the vehicle's equipment compatibility with the seat heating function and the condition of the electrical installation to fully utilize the capabilities offered by this component.

Benefits of installing a sports seat with heating

Replacing a standard seat with a sports seat with heating in a Mini Cooper One R55/R56 brings a number of practical benefits:

• better lateral body support while driving, especially in corners,
• increased comfort in low temperatures thanks to the heating function,
• consistent, factory look of the Mini interior while maintaining original mounting geometry,
• more distinct, sporty cabin character thanks to the black leather upholstery,
• possibility of economical repair or modernization of the seating area using a used part.

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, backrests, or rear benches, check the available parts in the Mini Seats and benches category.

For those who want to plan their cabin modernization more broadly, a guide describing the selection and installation of interior elements from the secondary market – from seats and steering wheels to multimedia – may be useful. You can find more practical tips in the article Premium interior for half the price: used seats, steering wheels, and multimedia.