BMW 1 E82 Coupe Rear Seat Cover Leather Backrest Left N/S Boston Beige

BMW 1 E82 Coupe Rear Seat Cover Leather Backrest Left N/S Boston Beige is an original upholstery component designed for factory rear seat installation in the coupe body style. The leather surface in an elegant, light beige shade allows for a seamless replacement of a damaged backrest or an aesthetic interior upgrade, while maintaining the characteristic BMW style. This is a practical solution for users who want to keep their vehicle's interior in high visual and functional standard.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7257030
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7257030
• Substitutable numbers: 52207257030, 7257030, 52202996453, 2996453, BG
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Left
• Upholstery material: Leather
• Color: Beige
• Category: Seats and Sofas

Purpose and fitment for BMW 1 Series E82 Coupe

The presented backrest is designed for the rear left side of the seat in the BMW 1 Series E82 Coupe, ensuring a proper fit to the body structure and mounting points. The component is designed as part of the factory seating system, ensuring compatibility with the interior side lines, seat shape, and seat belt layout. Installation involves replacing the original backrest with this one, using the existing brackets and clips in the vehicle.

Upholstery material and leather characteristics

The backrest is made of leather upholstery, which increases durability and resistance to daily wear compared to textile materials. Leather ensures easier maintenance and a more prestigious interior look, especially in premium compact cars. The light, Boston Beige shade creates a harmonious composition with other interior trim elements, such as door panels or the center console, if the car was configured in this color scheme.

The leather structure promotes passenger comfort in the rear, offering a pleasant-to-touch finish and stable back support. The backrest retains factory embossing and divisions, which facilitates integration with other seat segments and helps maintain a consistent, orderly interior appearance.

Function in the seating system and ergonomics

As an element of the Seats and Benches category, the backrest plays a key role in the ergonomics of the rear cabin. It provides the correct back support angle, works with the seat base and seat belt system, and influences interior acoustics through its position near the side of the body. Proper fitment of the backrest to the E82 coupe body reduces unwanted play and squeaks, which translates into a more comfortable ride.

This component is particularly useful when replacing a damaged or heavily worn backrest, especially if you want to maintain the original interior specification. Using a pre-owned component allows for cost-effective repair while preserving the factory character of the cabin.

Condition and benefits of using a pre-owned OEM element

The backrest comes from original BMW production, which means it complies with factory standards for workmanship, shape, and mountings. A pre-owned element allows for cost reduction compared to a new part, while maintaining proper fit to the vehicle's structure. This solution is particularly beneficial for comprehensive interior restoration or repair after mechanical damage.

Using an original beige leather backrest is a good choice for those who want to restore the consistent look of the rear seat without the need for reupholstering or changing the color scheme of the entire interior. This makes the repair process simpler and the final result closer to the factory configuration.

Interior expansion and cabin tuning

If you are planning broader BMW interior tuning and want to better understand how to use pre-owned upholstery elements, seats, or steering wheels, it is worth checking out practical tips. Inspiration and advice on improving cabin ergonomics and aesthetics can be found in the article Car interior tuning with Global Parts, which discusses modification possibilities using proven, pre-owned components.

Related items from the BMW Seats and Benches category

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 backrests, seat bases, or additional seat segments, check out the available parts in the BMW Seats and Benches category.

When selecting upholstery elements, it may also be helpful to verify compatibility using OEM numbers to avoid mistakes between different body versions and model years. Practical tips on safe online shopping and checking part compatibility for BMW can be found in the guide on purchasing parts by OEM numbers, which describes proven methods for verifying components.