BMW E90 E91 LCI M Sport Front Left N/S M Sport Seat Leather Dakota Grey

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BMW E90 E91 LCI M Sport Front Left N/S M Sport Seat Leather Dakota Grey is an original BMW sports seat designed for the driver's side in the front of the vehicle. Crafted from durable Dakota grey leather, it provides significantly better lateral support and comfort compared to standard seats, while maintaining the factory interior styling. It is an attractive choice for drivers looking to improve ergonomics and cabin aesthetics by using a perfectly matched component from the Seats and benches category.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7246859-2
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7246859
• Substitutable numbers: 52107246859, 7246859, 7212071
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Upholstery material: Leather
• Color: Grey
• Category: Seats and Sofas

Seat construction and purpose

The presented seat belongs to the BMW sports seat group, designed for more dynamic driving. Its placement in the front – left side zone indicates it is intended for the driver's side, featuring a properly contoured seat base and backrest. The sports construction ensures stable body support during cornering, which translates into better vehicle control and more confident handling.

The seat is an OEM component from the BMW family, ensuring it retains the correct mounting points, geometry, and compatibility with the factory interior architecture of the 3 Series E90/E91 LCI. This allows for a technically correct replacement of a worn or damaged seat without interfering with the body structure.

Upholstery material and color

The upholstery is made of natural Dakota leather in a grey shade. This type of leather used by BMW is characterized by a balanced combination of wear resistance and a pleasant-to-the-touch texture. The grey color blends well with both light and dark dashboard finishes, creating a cohesive, subdued interior with a distinct premium character.

The leather surface makes it easy to keep the seat clean – dirt can be removed using dedicated leather care products, which helps maintain its aesthetics for a long time. At the same time, the sports profiling combined with leather upholstery improves perceived comfort during longer journeys.

Ergonomics and user experience

The sports character of the seat translates into more precise body support at key points. In practice, this means:

• better torso stabilization during cornering,
• more secure thigh and back support,
• increased sense of vehicle control during dynamic driving.

Thanks to its fitment to the BMW 3 Series interior geometry, the seat supports a correct driving position, which is important for both comfort and safety. The use of Dakota leather further enhances the subjective feeling of quality, bringing the interior closer to configurations found in higher trim levels.

Interior tuning and modernization

Replacing a standard seat with a BMW M Sport Front Left N/S M Sport Seat Leather Dakota Grey is a popular step when upgrading the cabin, especially in used cars where the original seats are already worn out. Such a component allows you to refresh the interior, improve ergonomics, and maintain full stylistic consistency with the rest of the equipment.

If you want to plan cabin modifications more broadly, combining seat replacement with other interior elements, it is worth checking out advice on selecting used components. Practical tips can be found in the article Car interior tuning with Global Parts, which describes how second-hand seats and steering wheels can improve comfort and interior appearance without excessive costs.

Integration with other BMW seats

When modernizing the cabin, one often strives for consistency across the entire set of seats. If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the seating area in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as passenger seats, rear backrests, or additional bench segments, check the available parts in the BMW Seats and benches category.