BMW MINI Cooper One R55 R56 R57 Sport Black Leather Front Right Seat Side O/S

BMW MINI Cooper One R55 R56 R57 Sport Black Leather Front Right Seat Side O/S is an original part from the Seats and benches category, designed as a driver or passenger seat for the outer side in right-hand drive versions. The sporty profile, black upholstery, and OEM construction ensure a consistent look with the factory interior and predictable performance during daily use. This is a solution for users who want to restore full cabin functionality or perform an aesthetic interior upgrade without compromising on fitment.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7229550-1
• Mark: Mini (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7229550
• Substitutable numbers: 52107229550 52107270324, 7229550 7270324, 52102754100 52102756666 52107229612, 2754100 2756666 7229612, 52102756674 52102754094, 2756674 2754094
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Right
• Upholstery material: Leather
• Color: Black
• Category: Seats and Sofas

Purpose and MINI compatibility

The offered seat is designed for MINI Cooper and One models of the R55, R56, and R57 generations, as a component mounted on the front right side of the vehicle. Thanks to its OEM construction, it maintains the correct seat and backrest geometry, which translates into a proper position behind the wheel or in the passenger seat, as well as compatibility with factory floor mounting points.

The sporty character of the seat is emphasized by more pronounced side bolsters and a dynamic backrest line, which will be especially appreciated by drivers of MINIs used in urban and suburban conditions, where frequent maneuvers require stable body support in corners.

Materials and finish

The upholstery is made of black leather, which provides a durable, easy-to-maintain surface and consistency with factory MINI equipment packages. The leather finish improves resistance to wear in the bolster and seat areas, while giving the interior a more organized, visually tidy character.

The black color scheme makes it easy to integrate the seat with various dashboard, door panel, and center console variants, minimizing the risk of a visual "clash" between the new element and other cabin components. This is particularly important during partial interior equipment replacement, when maintaining a uniform aesthetic is desired.

Functional characteristics of the seat

The MINI sports front seat has been designed for stable body support while driving, while maintaining comfort on longer journeys. The profile of the backrest and seat promotes a correct spinal position, and the properly contoured sides limit body movement in corners.

As an item from the Seats and benches category, this seat can be used both as a replacement for a damaged seat and as part of a wider interior upgrade, including replacing several seats with more sporty versions. The used condition allows for an economical improvement in ergonomics and cabin appearance while maintaining the manufacturer's original specifications.

Benefits of using an original MINI seat

Using an original MINI sports seat offers several practical benefits:

• preservation of factory fitment to floor mounting points and rails,
• visual consistency with other interior elements of the MINI Cooper / One R55, R56, R57 generations,
• sporty profile improving body stabilization in corners,
• black leather upholstery for easy cleaning and maintenance,
• possibility of an economical replacement of a damaged seat with an original salvaged part.

Thanks to this, the seat will work well both in the case of repairs after a collision or operational wear, as well as for planned cabin modifications towards a sportier character, while maintaining the original MINI stylistic line.

Mounting area and MINI interior expansion

The placement of the seat in the front right part of the cabin is important for both ergonomics and passenger safety. A properly selected seat affects seating comfort, leg angle, and body stability during braking and acceleration. In the case of a MINI, where the interior is compact, precise adjustment of the seat's dimensions and geometry is of particular importance for daily comfort.

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 bench modules, check the available parts in the Mini Seats and benches category.

How the seat affects comfort and car value

Replacing a seat with a branded salvaged part can significantly improve driving comfort, especially on longer routes, and positively influence the perceived value of the vehicle upon resale. A properly selected seat reduces driver and passenger fatigue, and an aesthetic, consistent interior is one of the first elements evaluated by potential buyers.

If you want to better understand how used branded seats affect ergonomics and car valuation, it is worth reading the guide: Interior metamorphosis: how branded salvaged seats improve comfort and increase car value.