BMW 5 Series E60 E61 LCI Rear Seat Left Right N/O/S Leather Headrest Grey

BMW 5 Series E60 E61 LCI Rear Seat Left Right N/O/S Leather Headrest Grey is an original upholstery component designed for the left or right side of the rear seat. Made of grey leather, it ensures a consistent interior look and provides solid head support for passengers. It is a practical solution both for replacing a damaged part and for aesthetically refreshing the cabin.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7238927
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7238927
• Substitutable numbers: 52207238927, 7238927, 52207076560, 7076560
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Right, Left
• Upholstery material: Leather
• Color: Grey
• Category: Additional Seat Parts

Purpose and compatibility

The presented BMW 5 Series E60 E61 LCI Rear Seat Left Right N/O/S Leather Headrest Grey has been designed for installation in the rear of the vehicle, with the option to be installed on either the left or right side of the seat. The construction is adapted to standard guide rails and adjustment mechanisms in the backrests, allowing for trouble-free installation in factory mounting points.

The item comes from the original BMW equipment line, ensuring it maintains the proper proportions, shape, and ergonomics characteristic of the 5 Series interior after the facelift (LCI). This is particularly important for post-accident repairs, replacing a single headrest, or restoring the completeness of the rear seat.

Material and color scheme

The headrest is made of leather upholstery in a grey color, matched to the factory finishes of the BMW 5 Series E60/E61 interior. Leather provides a pleasant-to-touch, durable, and easy-to-maintain material that withstands daily use well. The uniform color scheme allows for aesthetic integration of the element into the existing interior without visible shade differences.

The choice of original leather translates into consistency in texture and gloss with other seat components, which is significant both for restoration and for discreet interior tuning focused on maintaining an OEM character.

Function, ergonomics, and safety

The rear seat headrest plays a key role in passenger comfort and safety. Its properly contoured shape supports the cervical spine, reducing fatigue during longer trips. At the same time, a correctly selected and installed headrest helps reduce the risk of injury during sudden braking or rear-end collisions.

The element has been designed with the following in mind:

• stable head support in a typical seating position,
• compatibility with standard height adjustment in the backrest,
• maintaining the factory line of the backrest and seat.

Thanks to this, the headrest not only improves driving comfort but also helps maintain the original protective parameters of the rear seat.

Application in repairs and interior tuning

The original leather headrest is particularly useful for post-accident repairs, replacing worn upholstery elements, or partial interior modernization. It can be used as a replacement for a single headrest without the need to interfere with the backrest structure or replace the entire seat.

For projects focused on improving the cabin's appearance, such an element allows for:

• completing a missing headrest in the rear of the vehicle,
• visual alignment of the seat set after replacing other components,
• maintaining the consistent, factory character of the BMW interior.

If you are interested in a broader approach to cabin personalization using used upholstery and equipment elements, it is worth checking out the guide car interior tuning with used seats and steering wheels, which shows how to effectively combine aesthetics with functionality.

Other elements in this group and technical advice

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 headrests, supports, or additional backrest modules, check the available parts in the category Other BMW seat parts.

For tuning projects that also include the mechanical and visual side of the car, an article describing the use of components from dismantling can be an inspiration – emotions and design in tuning with used OEM parts. You will find practical tips there on how to combine savings with maintaining high-quality components.