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

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

MINI Cooper One R55 R56 R57 Sport Black Leather Front Right Seat Side O/S is an original sports seat from the Seats and Benches category, designed for front right-side installation. The black leather upholstery provides an aesthetic interior look and significantly better body support than standard seats, which translates into a stable passenger position and comfort in everyday use.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7229550-3
• 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 fitment for MINI

The presented seat has been designed specifically for MINI Cooper One R55, R56, and R57 series models, for the front passenger side. Thanks to this, it maintains the factory mounting geometry, the correct seat height, and the proper position relative to the dashboard, which facilitates installation and helps maintain the consistent character of the MINI interior.

As an original Mini component, the seat is structurally compliant with factory safety and ergonomics standards, and its parameters are intended to work with the vehicle's factory installations.

Sports construction and comfort of use

The sports construction of the seat provides significantly better lateral support than standard seats, which is especially noticeable during dynamic driving and cornering. The profile of the backrest and seat has been shaped to stabilize the passenger's posture, reducing fatigue on longer journeys.

The upholstery made of black leather gives the interior a more decisive, visually consistent character, while also making it easier to keep the surface clean. The leather finish is resistant to typical operational loads, such as frequent getting in and out, which promotes longer, functional use of the seat.

Material and finish

The leather seat upholstery has been selected for daily use in city and suburban cars. The smooth, black surface blends well with both light and dark elements of the MINI cockpit, allowing for easy matching to the existing interior configuration.

The uniform color promotes an orderly look in the cabin, and the properly selected leather texture improves contact with the seat, which translates into a stable passenger position while driving. This solution is particularly beneficial when upgrading the interior from fabric to leather, when a more decisive, orderly look is desired.

Characteristics of the used seat

The seat comes from dismantling, which means it is a used item, but one that retains the structural functionality intended by the manufacturer. This type of component is a good choice when replacing a damaged seat or during a gradual interior upgrade, when the priority is to maintain the original MINI character on a reasonable budget.

Choosing an original seat from the secondary market allows you to maintain the stylistic consistency of the cabin without the need to use universal solutions, which often differ in shape, finish, and mounting method.

Benefits of installing a sports seat

Using a sports seat with black leather upholstery in a MINI Cooper One R55, R56, or R57 is a solution that combines improved comfort with enhanced interior visual appeal. More stable body support, better lateral hold, and a consistent dark color are conducive to both daily city driving and longer routes.

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

More about interior upgrades and used parts

When planning a seat replacement, it is worth analyzing the impact of such a modification on driving comfort and the perceived value of the vehicle. Practical tips on choosing branded seats from dismantling, their impact on comfort on the road, and the potential increase in the car's attractiveness can be found in the article: Interior metamorphosis: how branded seats from dismantling improve comfort and car value.

If you are considering a broader service strategy and want to compare the cost-effectiveness of using original, replacement, and used parts in your MINI, the comparison in this guide may be helpful: original, replacement, or used – which car parts are the most cost-effective.