Front Seat BMW E90 E91 Sport Left N/S Heated Interior Leather Dakota Beige

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

Front Seat BMW E90 E91 Sport Left N/S Heated Interior Leather Dakota Beige is an original BMW sports seat designed for the front left side. The beige Dakota leather upholstery creates a cohesive, elegant interior finish, while the integrated heating provides significantly higher comfort in colder conditions. This is a solution for drivers who want to combine a sporty driving position with everyday comfort and premium aesthetics.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 9156457-2
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 9156457
• Substitutable numbers: 9156457, 52109156457
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Upholstery material: Leather
• Color: Beige
• Category: Seats and Sofas

Purpose and compatibility with BMW 3 Series E90/E91

The presented seat has been designed as a component for BMW 3 Series E90/E91 generation models, intended for the front left side. The seat and backrest construction corresponds to factory mounting points, which facilitates installation in place of the original driver's seat. The sporty profile provides better lateral support in corners while maintaining ergonomics suitable for city and highway driving.

Construction, material, and color scheme

The upholstery is made of genuine Dakota leather in beige, characteristic of light, comfortable BMW interior configurations. Dakota leather is a material with a dense structure, well-suited for intensive use and easy to maintain with dedicated automotive leather care products. The beige tone visually brightens the cabin, improves perceived spaciousness, and complements both light and contrasting dashboard finishes.

The sporty design of the seat includes more pronounced side bolsters on the seat and backrest, which stabilize the driver's posture during dynamic driving. At the same time, comfort for longer trips is maintained thanks to the appropriately selected firmness of the padding and the ergonomic geometry of the backrest.

Functionality: sports seat with heating

A key feature of this model is the integrated heating, which significantly improves thermal comfort during the autumn and winter seasons. Once properly connected to the vehicle's electrical system, the system allows for rapid heating of the seat and backrest, which is particularly noticeable during short commutes and after parking outside overnight.

The sporty character of the seat translates into a more compact position behind the wheel, which promotes precise vehicle handling. The proper contouring of the backrest helps maintain correct posture, which can reduce back fatigue during longer drives.

Condition, origin, and practical application

The seat comes from disassembly, is an original BMW component, and is classified as used. This is a solution for users who want to restore the factory interior configuration after seat damage, replace a worn-out element, or perform a functional upgrade from a standard version to a sports version with heating. In many cases, installing such a seat allows for a noticeable increase in driving comfort and visual cabin consistency without the need to invest in new, significantly more expensive components.

Due to the Dakota leather used and the beige color scheme, the seat will work well both as a single replacement and as part of a wider interior modernization, e.g., along with replacing other seats or door panel upholstery.

Benefits of installing a BMW sports seat

• Improved lateral support and driver stabilization during dynamic driving.
• Higher thermal comfort thanks to the seat and backrest heating function.
• Cohesive fit to the BMW 3 Series E90/E91 interior style with a light cabin configuration.
• Possibility of functionally upgrading the car while maintaining original design solutions.

If you want to better understand how replacing seats affects ergonomics and vehicle value, check out the article describing the practical aspects of such a modernization: Interior metamorphosis: how branded seats from disassembly improve comfort and car value.

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