Rear Seat BMW E81 E87 LCI Left N/S Backrest Cover Cloth Leather Anthracite

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Rear Seat BMW E81 E87 LCI Left N/S Backrest Cover Cloth Leather Anthracite is an original component from the Seats and benches group, designed for installation in the rear left section of the BMW 1 Series interior after the facelift. The backrest has been designed to maintain factory ergonomics, provide secure back support for passengers, and ensure a consistent aesthetic for the rear bench seat.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7208883
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7208883
• Substitutable numbers: 7208883, 52207208883
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Left
• Upholstery material: Fabric
• Category: Seats and Sofas

Purpose and compatibility with BMW E81 E87 LCI

The presented backrest is dedicated to the rear left section of the bench seat in the BMW 1 Series E81/E87 generation after the facelift (LCI). The structural frame, mounting points, and backrest geometry are consistent with the manufacturer's factory solutions, allowing for precise fitting with the seat cushion, seat belts, and upholstery panels.

By maintaining the original form, this component allows for the restoration of full functionality to the rear bench seat following damage, wear, or unprofessional repair of the previous backrest. This is particularly important for vehicles where maintaining the factory standard of safety and passenger comfort is a priority.

Construction, material, and user comfort

The backrest is manufactured based on the factory BMW design, using cloth material upholstery. This type of finish ensures stable back support, reduces clothing slippage, and promotes breathability during longer drives, which improves the perceived comfort of passengers.

The foam structure and backrest profiling are adapted to the characteristics of the BMW E81/E87 LCI interior, ensuring the correct seating position and even distribution of pressure on the back. This is significant both in daily city driving and on longer routes, where seat ergonomics help reduce fatigue.

Benefits of installing an original rear bench backrest

Using an original rear bench backrest in the BMW E81/E87 LCI offers a number of practical advantages:

• maintaining a consistent look of the rear bench seat with other interior elements,
• restoring factory seat geometry and passenger positioning,
• proper interaction with factory mounts and folding mechanisms,
• easier installation due to perfect fitment with original mounting points.

For users planning to refresh the cabin or replace worn seat components, such a backrest is a sensible, technically safe solution that allows for maintaining the level of comfort characteristic of BMW.

Application in interior restoration and modernization

This element is suitable both for standard repairs after damage and for broader interior restoration, e.g., after intensive fleet use or family use. Replacing the backrest with an original component helps reduce unwanted play, squeaks, or deformations that often appear after years of use.

If you are considering a wider cabin transformation, it is worth checking out tips on choosing used premium seats and benches – you will find them in the article Interior metamorphosis: how branded seats from dismantling improve comfort and car value, which discusses the impact of branded seats on driving comfort and the perceived value of the vehicle.

Modernization expansion – BMW Seats and benches

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the seating area in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as additional backrests, seat cushions, or complete rear bench modules, check out the available parts in the BMW Seats and benches category.