BMW E81 E82 Sport Front Left N/S Seat Leather Boston Beige Interior

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

BMW E81 E82 Sport Front Left N/S Seat Leather Boston Beige Interior is an original interior equipment component from the Seats and benches segment, designed for installation on the front left side of the cabin. The Boston leather upholstery in beige gives the interior an elegant, cohesive character and helps maintain the factory aesthetics of BMW 1 Series E81/E82 models.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 9164939-1
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 9164939
• Substitutable numbers: 9164939, 52109164939
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Color: Beige
• Category: Seats and Sofas

Seat characteristics and purpose

The presented seat belongs to the BMW sports equipment line, which translates into more pronounced side support and a more dynamic seat and backrest profile. The structure has been designed specifically for installation on the front left side of the cabin, ensuring that the correct mounting points and ergonomics intended by the manufacturer are maintained.

The Boston leather finish in beige harmoniously blends with light-colored BMW interiors, enhancing visual comfort and the perceived quality of the cabin. The seat is suitable both as a replacement for a damaged seat and as an upgrade from a standard version to a sports one.

Materials and interior finish

The upholstery is made of genuine Boston leather, used factory-standard in BMW models, which provides a characteristic texture, a pleasant-to-touch material, and ease of cleaning. The beige tone of the interior promotes an optical enlargement of the cabin and improves perceived comfort during daily use.

The sports contouring of the seat supports stable body positioning for the driver or passenger in corners, while maintaining comfort during longer trips. Thanks to its factory origin, design consistency with the dashboard, door panels, and other BMW interior elements is preserved.

Functionality and mounting fitment

The seat has been designed as a component dedicated to the BMW E81/E82 platform, which means compatibility with factory floor mounting points and proper fitment to the cabin geometry. Placement on the vehicle on the driver's or passenger's side at the front left (depending on the market) allows for seamless integration with the existing interior configuration.

As an item from the Seats and benches group, the seat can be part of a larger interior refresh project – replacing a set of seats or retrofitting the car with a sports equipment line. Using an original BMW component reduces the risk of installation issues and ensures proper alignment with center consoles and door panels.

Benefits of using an original BMW seat

Using an original BMW sports seat in beige Boston leather allows for maintaining stylistic and technical consistency of the interior, which is important both from a utility point of view and for the potential resale of the vehicle. A used OEM component usually provides a favorable price-to-quality ratio compared to non-factory replacements.

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

How to improve comfort and car value

Replacing a standard seat with a sports leather seat can noticeably improve body support, reduce fatigue during longer journeys, and raise the subjective assessment of interior quality. In the case of premium class vehicles such as BMW, a cohesive set of branded seats also matters for the later valuation of the car.

To better plan cabin modernization and assess the impact of seat replacement on comfort and vehicle value, it is worth reading the guide: Interior metamorphosis: how branded seats from dismantling improve comfort and increase car value.

If you are interested in a broader context of using used OEM components in vehicle service and want to optimize operating costs, the article on savings thanks to used car parts, which discusses practical aspects of choosing recycled components, may also be helpful.