BMW E90 E91 LCI Front Left Right Seat N/O/S Cover Black Leather Dakota

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BMW E90 E91 LCI Front Left Right Seat N/O/S Cover Black Leather Dakota is an original upholstery component designed for driver or passenger seats in the facelift version. Made of black Dakota leather, it allows you to maintain the stylistic consistency of the interior and restore the factory look of the seat without the costly replacement of the entire seat cushion. This is a practical solution for users who want to refresh the cabin while maintaining the original BMW specification.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7246808
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7246808
• Substitutable numbers: 52107246808, 7246808, 52107213165, 7213165
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left, Right
• Upholstery material: Leather
• Color: Black
• Category: Seats and Sofas

Purpose and compatibility

The cover has been designed for BMW 3 Series E90 and E91 LCI models, which featured black Dakota leather upholstery. The component is intended for installation on the front seat on either the left or right side, making it easy to fit for both the driver and passenger side, depending on the interior configuration.

Thanks to its factory shape and precise profiling, the cover allows for maintaining the original geometry of the seat, which is important for ergonomics and proper thigh and pelvic support while driving.

Material and functional properties

The upholstery is made of genuine Dakota leather in black, characteristic of BMW mid-size premium interiors. This type of leather combines a pleasant-to-touch texture with good resistance to daily use, which works well in cars used both in the city and on longer routes.

The black color facilitates integration with most cockpit configurations, reduces the visibility of minor dirt, and allows for an aesthetic match with other upholstery elements, such as door panels or the center console. The use of the original material also helps maintain consistency for any potential future restoration work.

Function in the seat assembly

The seat cover is responsible for the user's direct contact with the seat, which is why its condition affects driving comfort, body stabilization, and the overall impression of interior quality. Replacing worn or damaged upholstery with an original component allows you to:

• restore even tension of the upholstery on the seat foam,
• reduce noticeable abrasions and material folds,
• improve the visual consistency of the seat with the rest of the cabin,
• maintain the factory character of the BMW interior without interfering with the seat structure.

Condition and benefits of using a pre-owned component

The item comes from the used BMW seats and benches group, which allows for a significant reduction in repair costs compared to purchasing new upholstery. Choosing an original, pre-owned cover is a compromise between maintaining factory specifications and a rational budget for interior restoration.

In practice, this means the possibility of a visual match with the remaining cabin elements, which also show natural signs of wear, ensuring the whole interior looks consistent without the "one new element" effect against the rest of the equipment.

Application in interior tuning and restoration

The black Dakota leather seat cover fits well into projects involving discreet interior tuning and comprehensive seat restoration. It can be used both when replacing damaged upholstery and when converting an interior from fabric to leather, provided that the other seat components are properly selected.

If you want to better plan your cabin modernization using used seats and upholstery components, it is worth checking out the guide Car interior tuning with Global Parts, which describes a practical approach to selecting second-hand seats and steering wheels.

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 backrests, headrests, or complete seats, check out the available parts in the BMW seats and benches category.