Front Seat BMW E81 E82 Left N/S M Sport Heated Black Schwarz Leather Boston

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The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

Front Seat BMW E81 E82 Left N/S M Sport Heated Black Schwarz Leather Boston is an original interior component from the M Sport line, designed for drivers who expect precise support and a distinctly sporty driving position. Thanks to the black leather upholstery and integrated heating, the seat provides a comfortable, stable, and aesthetically pleasing driver's workspace, perfectly matching the character of the compact BMW 1 Series models. This is a solution for users who want to restore factory functionality or carry out a consistent, high-quality interior upgrade.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7842729-1
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7842729
• Substitutable numbers: 7842729, 52107842729
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Upholstery material: Leather
• Color: Black
• Category: Seats and Sofas

Purpose and fitment for BMW 1 Series

The presented seat belongs to the Seats and Benches category and is intended for the front, left side, for BMW E81 and E82 models with the M Sport package. The construction of the seat base and backrest has been developed for the interior geometry of these body styles, which allows for maintaining the correct driving position, proper back support angle, and ergonomic access to cockpit elements.

As an OEM BMW component, the seat retains factory mounting points and the characteristic M Sport side bolster line, which facilitates installation and allows for maintaining stylistic consistency with other interior elements, such as the rear bench or door panels.

Construction, material, and performance characteristics

The upholstery is made of genuine black leather, which provides a durable, easy-to-maintain surface and a classic, timeless look. The Boston leather used in this configuration is characterized by a pleasant texture and holds up well to intensive use, which is important in cars used both daily and on longer trips.

The seat is equipped with a seat and backrest heating function, which improves thermal comfort in colder conditions and accelerates reaching the optimal interior temperature. The side profiling of the seat and backrest, typical for the M Sport version, ensures stable body support in corners, reducing driver fatigue during dynamic driving.

Benefits of installing an M Sport seat

Using an original M Sport seat on the driver's side allows you to:

• achieve a more sporty, precise driving position,
• improve lateral support during dynamic driving,
• increase comfort in low temperatures thanks to heating,
• maintain interior stylistic consistency with the factory BMW line,
• increase the subjective value of the car in the eyes of the user and a potential buyer.

For owners who are replacing a worn or damaged seat, such a component is a practical way to restore the functionality and aesthetics of the interior without the need for costly upholstery rebuilding.

Condition, origin, and practical application

The seat comes from disassembly and is offered as a used part, which allows for combining reasonable cost with maintaining the original BMW specification. This is a good solution both for post-accident repairs and for gradual cabin modernization, when the user wants to switch from a standard version to an M Sport configuration with heating.

Thanks to the factory design for the BMW E81/E82, the seat works well with the standard safety and equipment systems of these models, and its installation in place of the original seat is predictable in terms of mechanics and electronics (provided the vehicle's installation is compatible).

More BMW seats and interior modernization tips

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the seating area in your BMW and need other components from the same group, such as passenger seats, rear benches, or additional seats, check the available parts in the BMW Seats and Benches category.

Before making a decision to replace seats, it is worth familiarizing yourself with practical tips regarding the impact of branded seats from disassembly on the comfort and perceived value of the car – this is discussed in detail in the article Interior metamorphosis: how branded seats from disassembly improve the comfort and value of a car, which will help you better plan the modernization of your BMW's cabin.