BMW E61 Touring Interior Rear Seat Couch Bench Base Cream Beige Leather

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

BMW E61 Touring Interior Rear Seat Couch Bench Base Cream Beige Leather is an original interior component from the Seats and benches category, designed for installation in the rear of the vehicle. The beige leather upholstery allows for maintaining stylistic consistency in the cabin while serving as an attractive base for refreshing the interior of a premium BMW. This is a solution for users who want to technically restore the comfort and aesthetics of the rear seat.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 9126496
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 9126496
• Substitutable numbers: 9126496, 52209126496, 7249449, 52207249449
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Upholstery material: Leather
• Color: Beige
• Category: Seats and Sofas

Purpose and fitment for BMW

The presented rear seat has been designed for the BMW 5 Series E61 model, maintaining the factory mounting geometry and seat shape. Its placement in the rear of the vehicle ensures full integration with the original body structure and factory mounting points, which facilitates service work and reduces replacement time.

By using a component from the same brand, key ergonomic aspects are preserved, such as seat profiling, seat height relative to the floor, and proper support for the thighs and lower back of passengers.

Upholstery material and functional characteristics

The seat is finished with leather upholstery in an elegant beige shade. The leather surface provides a smooth, pleasant-to-the-touch material that works well with the factory interior decor of a premium BMW. The beige color optically brightens the cabin, improving the sense of spaciousness and emphasizing the representative character of the car.

The use of leather makes it easier to keep clean compared to fabric – surface dirt can be removed with dedicated leather care products, allowing for a longer-lasting aesthetic appearance. This is particularly important in cars used by families or on long trips, where the rear seat is heavily utilized.

The role of the rear seat in travel comfort

As an element mounted in the rear of the vehicle, the seat is responsible for stable and comfortable seating for second-row passengers. The seat construction has been developed to evenly distribute loads, reduce fatigue during long drives, and ensure predictable behavior during maneuvers and braking.

A properly selected rear seat also influences the interior acoustics – the appropriate structure and mass of the element help in dampening some of the vibrations and noises coming from the rear of the body, which translates into more comfortable travel conditions.

Condition, origin, and assembly aspects

The item comes from dismantling, which allows for maintaining the original character of the BMW interior while optimizing costs compared to a new part. A used rear seat is a solution often chosen for post-accident repairs, replacing a worn seat, or when converting the interior to a lighter, leather configuration.

Replacing the rear seat in a BMW E61 is a typical workshop operation, possible to perform both in a professional service and by experienced users with basic tools. Using an original element from the same model series minimizes the risk of fitment issues and eliminates the need for structural modifications.

Benefits of using an original BMW rear seat

Using an original rear seat with beige leather upholstery allows you to:

• restore a consistent interior look after damage or wear of the factory seat,
• maintain the level of comfort and ergonomics characteristic of BMW,
• preserve compatibility with factory mounting points and body structure,
• increase the visual appeal of the cabin thanks to the light leather upholstery.

For users planning a broader interior modernization, such a seat can be part of a larger cabin refreshment project, also including other equipment components.

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

To better plan your cabin modernization and combine the rear seat replacement with the selection of front seats, steering wheels, or multimedia systems, it is worth reading the guide: Premium interior for half the price: second-hand seats, steering wheels, and multimedia.

If you want to maximize the trouble-free service life of your used rear seat, including properly caring for the leather upholstery and maintaining other dismantled components, the article How to extend the life of used car parts? will be helpful, where you will find practical tips on interior component maintenance.