BMW 1 Series E87 LCI Cloth Interior Front Left Seat N/S with Airbag Monaco Blue

BMW 1 Series E87 LCI Cloth Interior Front Left Seat N/S with Airbag Monaco Blue is an original interior component from the Seats and benches category, designed for installation on the driver's side in the facelifted BMW 1 Series. The blue finish gives the cabin a distinctive, dynamic look, and the integrated airbag ensures proper compatibility with the factory safety system. It is a practical solution for both post-accident repairs and refreshing the vehicle's interior.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 9179067
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 9179067
• Substitutable numbers: 52109179067, 9179067, 52106970539, 6970539
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Color: Blue
• Category: Seats and Sofas

Purpose and seat fitment

The presented seat is designed as a front left-hand side component, ensuring a perfect fit for the driver's position in the BMW 1 Series E87 LCI. The seat and backrest construction is consistent with the factory interior geometry, ensuring that the correct mounting points, driving ergonomics, and compatibility with seat belts and the airbag are maintained.

Its original BMW origin helps maintain the stylistic consistency of the cockpit and facilitates installation without the need for structural modifications. This is particularly important when replacing a seat after airbag deployment or during interior reconstruction following a collision.

Color scheme and interior character

The blue upholstery color provides a more expressive, technical look to the cabin, blending well with the dark plastics and aluminum inserts typical of BMW. This configuration works well both in daily use and in projects where the owner wants to give the interior a more individual character.

Choosing a seat in this shade is beneficial when replacing a single seat, as well as for the gradual modernization of the entire seating set, when you are looking for a consistent yet distinctive interior arrangement.

Airbag and safety system integration

The seat is equipped with an integrated side airbag, allowing it to function within the BMW factory safety system. This ensures communication with the vehicle's electronics and correct positioning of protection zones around the driver's torso.

During installation, it is essential to correctly connect the airbag wiring and follow service procedures to ensure the airbag system operates according to the manufacturer's specifications. A properly selected seat with an airbag helps avoid issues with airbag control unit errors and ensures an appropriate level of passive safety.

Condition, application, and benefits of choosing a used seat

This item comes from the secondary market, which allows for a significant reduction in repair or interior modernization costs compared to purchasing a new component. A used driver's seat with an airbag is a sensible choice for post-accident repairs, replacing a worn seat, or for projects where the price-to-functionality ratio is important.

In practice, such a seat will work well in three main scenarios:

• restoring the factory interior configuration after airbag deployment,
• replacing a worn or damaged driver's seat with an original equivalent,
• gradually improving cabin aesthetics by installing a better-preserved OEM element.

Interior expansion and related components

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the seating area in your BMW and need other components from the same group, such as passenger seats, rear backrests, or complete benches, check the available parts in the BMW Seats and benches category.

For those who want to consciously build a more comfortable interior using the secondary market, a guide describing the selection of seats, steering wheels, and multimedia will be useful – you can find it in the article Premium interior for half the price: second-hand seats, steering wheels, and multimedia.

If you are interested in the broader context of the differences between standard and sports BMW solutions, including interior modifications, it is also worth checking out the material BMW M Performance: what is the difference between BMW M components and standard ones?, which helps in better planning future cabin upgrades.