BMW E82 Seat Cover Heated Front Right O/S Sports Seat Backrest Red Leather

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BMW E82 Seat Cover Heated Front Right O/S Sports Seat Backrest Red Leather is an original upholstery component designed for the restoration and upgrade of your vehicle's interior. The red finish and the sports backrest profile help restore a cohesive look to the cabin while maintaining factory ergonomics and comfort. This is a practical solution for users who want to aesthetically refresh their seat using original BMW upholstery.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7257466
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7257466
• Substitutable numbers: 52107257466, 7257466, 52107235936, 7235936, BG
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Right
• Upholstery material: Fabric
• Color: Red
• Category: Seats and Sofas

Purpose and fitment for BMW E82

This component is designed as a backrest cover for the front passenger-side sports seat in the BMW 1 Series E82 model. The vehicle placement is precisely defined, ensuring the cover fits the seat structure without the need for modifications. Such a fit allows for the preservation of the backrest's side profile, factory stitching, and the characteristic sports shape of the seat.

The original mounting points and the geometry of the cover facilitate installation by an upholsterer or a workshop specializing in BMW interiors. Replacing the cover itself is a cost-effective solution when the seat structure is in good working order and only the top layer of the upholstery has worn out.

Upholstery material and color scheme

The cover is made of upholstery material, matched to the specifications of the BMW E82 sports seat. The fabric used ensures stable body support during cornering while remaining comfortable for daily use, even on longer journeys. The material structure is designed for resistance to abrasion and wear against the backrest foam.

The vibrant red color emphasizes the sporty character of the interior and blends well with the dark elements of the BMW cockpit. This is a particularly attractive option for drivers who prioritize a dynamic cabin look and wish to maintain consistency with the factory sports equipment configuration.

Heating function and user comfort

The cover is adapted to work with the factory seat heating system. The appropriate construction of the upholstery layers allows for even heat distribution across the backrest surface, which translates into comfort in colder conditions. By maintaining the original specifications, integration with the vehicle's electrical system is carried out in accordance with factory standards.

This solution allows for the restoration of full heated seat functionality after damage or wear of the previous cover, without the need to replace the entire seat. It is a practical way to maintain thermal comfort and interior aesthetics at the proper level.

Condition and use in interior restoration

The item comes from the Seats and Benches category and is intended for reinstallation in a vehicle. It works well both for targeted repair of a single seat and for broader interior restoration when you want to preserve original BMW solutions. A used cover is a reasonable compromise between costs and maintaining the factory character of the cabin.

In practice, such an element is often chosen by workshops specializing in the BMW brand and by enthusiasts who are independently assembling a sports interior in their E82, ensuring consistency of materials and colors.

Expanding the seating area and interior tuning

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the seating area in your BMW and need other components from the same group, such as backrests, seat cushions, or headrests, check out the available parts in the BMW Seats and Benches category.

For those thinking more broadly about changing the character of the cabin – from replacing seats to matching the steering wheel – a guide on interior personalization will be useful. Practical tips on how to combine used upholstery elements and accessories can be found in the article Car interior tuning with Global Parts.