BMW Mini Cooper R50 Heated Front Right O/S Sport Cloth / Leather Seat Red

BMW Mini Cooper R50 Heated Front Right O/S Sport Cloth / Leather Seat Red is an original interior component designed for passenger-side installation. It combines a sporty seat profile with everyday comfort, providing stable body support and an aesthetic finish to the cabin. Thanks to its factory design, the seat is suitable for users who want to maintain the consistent character of the Mini interior while improving the ergonomics of the passenger area.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7073012-1
• Mark: Mini (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7073012
• Substitutable numbers: 52107073012, 7073012
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Right
• Color: Red
• Category: Seats and Sofas

Seat characteristics and purpose

The presented seat belongs to the Seats and Benches category and was designed specifically for the Mini Cooper R50 model. It is a front seat, mounted on the right side, which allows for direct replacement of the existing seat without interfering with the body structure or mounting points. The profile of the seat and backrest is sporty, which promotes stable posture during dynamic driving while ensuring comfort in daily use.

The finish combining cloth and leather gives the interior a more distinctive, branded look, and the red color provides a strong stylistic accent that complements the character of the Mini. The seat is used, which in practice means factory geometry and fitment to the vehicle interior while maintaining a favorable cost-to-quality ratio.

Heating and comfort of use

The built-in seat and backrest heating function increases thermal comfort in colder months, shortening the interior warm-up time and improving the passenger's perceived comfort. The BMW Mini Cooper R50 Heated Front Right O/S Sport Cloth / Leather Seat Red allows for:

• faster achievement of a comfortable temperature in the seating area,
• more even heat distribution across the seat and backrest,
• increased interior functionality in daily operation.

Thanks to its factory origin, the heating system is prepared to work with the vehicle's electrical installation, which facilitates integration with existing controllers and switches in the cabin.

Design, ergonomics, and fitment for Mini

The sporty shape of the Mini Cooper R50 seat was developed with precise vehicle handling and stable body support in mind. The side reinforcements of the backrest and seat help maintain the passenger's position in corners without restricting freedom of movement during relaxed driving. The combination of cloth with leather elements provides a balanced compromise between durability, ease of cleaning, and aesthetics.

The red finish of the seat creates a striking contrast with typical Mini upholstery colors, emphasizing the individual character of the interior. The original design of the mounts and rails is adapted to the factory mounting points in the body, which promotes trouble-free installation and maintains the correct seat position relative to the dashboard and floor.

Why choose an original Mini seat

The original heated sport seat for the Mini Cooper R50 is a solution for users who want to maintain stylistic and technical consistency of the interior while improving driving comfort. Factory fitment for the Mini model reduces the risk of problems with installation, electrical compatibility, or seating ergonomics. A used component of this class allows for refreshing the cabin without the need to invest in new, significantly more expensive components.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the seating area in your Mini and need other elements from the same group, such as rear seats, backrests, or additional seat modules, check the available parts in the Mini Seats and Benches category.

More about seat replacement and used parts

Before deciding to replace a seat, it is worth familiarizing yourself with practical tips regarding the impact of branded seats on comfort and the perceived value of the vehicle. A detailed discussion of this topic can be found in the article Interior metamorphosis: How branded dismantled seats will drastically improve comfort and increase the value of your car, where, among other things, the benefits of using original used seats and aspects to pay attention to when choosing a specific model are described.

If you are considering a wider vehicle upgrade and want to compare the cost-effectiveness of purchasing original, replacement, and used parts, the guide Original, replacement, or used – which car parts are the most cost-effective? may also be helpful, as it discusses the differences in costs, quality, and fitment of components based on identification by manufacturer numbers.