Rear Seat Backrest BMW E91 Touring Left N/S Back Cover Leather Dakota Beige

Rear Seat Backrest BMW E91 Touring Left N/S Back Cover Leather Dakota Beige is an original upholstery component designed for the rear left section of the BMW 3 Series E91 seat. The beige Dakota leather provides a cohesive, elegant interior finish and allows for professional replacement of a damaged backrest while maintaining the factory character of the cabin. This solution is particularly beneficial for post-accident repairs, interior restoration, or completing missing seat components.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7246566
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7246566
• Substitutable numbers: 52207246566, 7246566, 52207212352, 7212352
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Left
• Upholstery material: Leather
• Color: Beige
• Category: Seats and Sofas

Purpose and fitment for BMW E91

The backrest is designed specifically for the rear left seat in the BMW 3 Series E91 estate body style, ensuring proper geometry, shape, and mounting points. As a result, the component fits the factory seat structure, allowing for installation without any modifications to the upholstery or frame. This fitment ensures the original interior lines are maintained, as well as the correct operation of the folding and locking mechanisms of the backrest.

Material: Dakota beige leather

The upholstery is made of genuine Dakota leather in beige, characteristic of premium BMW equipment. This type of leather is distinguished by its pleasant texture, good resistance to daily use, and ease of cleaning with proper care. The beige shade allows for aesthetic matching with standard BMW E91 interiors featuring a light color configuration, restoring a cohesive look to the rear seat.

Function in the rear seat and benefits of replacement

The rear left seat backrest is responsible for passenger comfort, stable back support, and the proper operation of the seat folding system. Replacing a worn or damaged component with an original backrest from the Seats and benches category allows you to:

• restore ergonomic back support in the rear of the cabin,
• achieve a visually consistent seat appearance after bodywork repairs,
• maintain factory fitment of upholstery elements and side panels,
• reduce costs compared to purchasing a complete seat assembly.

Characteristics of the used component

The backrest comes from dismantling, making it an economical alternative to a new part while maintaining original BMW specifications. A used component allows for consistency in material, color, and leather texture with the remaining seats, which is particularly important during partial interior restoration. This type of solution is often chosen by workshops specializing in post-accident repairs and by users independently upgrading their cabin.

How to correctly select a backrest for your car

When selecting a backrest for a BMW E91, it is crucial to verify the compatibility of the body style, mounting side, and upholstery type. It is worth ensuring that your car has a rear seat configuration corresponding to the presented component (seat layout, backrest split, color scheme). For full certainty of fitment, it is helpful to compare the shape and stitching with the currently installed backrest and consult with a mechanic or upholsterer specializing in BMW.

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

Comfort and car value after backrest replacement

Replacing a worn backrest with an original Dakota leather component positively impacts travel comfort, especially on longer journeys where stable back support is significant. A refreshed interior with well-maintained upholstery also improves the overall perception of the car, which can be important for future resale. If you want to better understand how replacing seats from dismantling affects ergonomics and vehicle value, check out the article Interior metamorphosis: how branded seats from dismantling will drastically improve comfort and increase the value of your car.