Seat Backrest BMW E90 E91 Front Left N/S Seat Cover Cloth Fabric Grey

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

Seat Backrest BMW E90 E91 Front Left N/S Seat Cover Cloth Fabric Grey is an original seat backrest from the Seats and benches category, designed for installation on the front left side of the BMW 3 Series E90/E91 interior. The grey fabric upholstery ensures a consistent, subdued look for the cabin and a comfortable back support surface for the driver or passenger.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7147679-3
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7147679
• Substitutable numbers: 7147679, 52107147679
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Upholstery material: Leather
• Color: Grey
• Category: Seats and Sofas

Purpose and fitment for BMW 3 Series

The backrest has been designed specifically for the front left seat in the BMW 3 Series E90/E91 generation, which ensures a proper fit to the seat structure, rails, and side bolsters. As a result, the component maintains the factory support geometry, and installation does not require any structural modifications to the seat.

Upholstery material and color

The upholstery is made of grey fabric, which allows for aesthetic integration of the backrest into typical BMW E90/E91 interior configurations. The fabric surface is easy to keep clean, resistant to typical operational dirt, and provides a pleasant tactile feel while driving. The neutral grey shade helps maintain a uniform cockpit style, especially in vehicles with a factory-standard, subdued interior finish.

Function and comfort of use

The backrest is responsible for stable back support and proper load distribution during driving, braking, and cornering. The design, adapted to BMW 3 Series seats, allows for maintaining an ergonomic position behind the wheel, which contributes to comfort during longer trips. The fabric upholstery limits excessive material deformation, which helps maintain the shape of the backrest during further use.

Application in repairs and interior refurbishment

This element is suitable both for replacing a damaged backrest and for visually refreshing the cabin in a BMW E90/E91. Using this backrest allows for an economical seat repair while maintaining the original character of the interior, without the need to use replacements with a different structure or color. It is a practical solution in case of abrasions, mechanical damage, or wear of the original component.

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

Interior tuning support and eco-approach

Replacing a backrest with an original, used component is a solution that combines aesthetic improvement with cost reduction and the use of parts from the secondary market. When planning broader cabin modifications – such as replacing seats, steering wheels, or other equipment elements – it is worth using the practical tips included in the article Car interior tuning with Global Parts, which describes how used seats and steering wheels can transform the character of a car.

For those interested in combining interior modifications with environmental care and the use of recycled parts, additional information is provided in the guide Eco-tuning in practice: how to increase performance while reducing your carbon footprint with recycled parts, which shows how to consciously select used automotive components.