Front Seat BMW F10 F11 Sport Heated Memory Right O/S Leather Dakota Black

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

Front Seat BMW F10 F11 Sport Heated Memory Right O/S Leather Dakota Black is a factory interior component that combines long-distance comfort with a distinct sporty character. The integrated heating and driver memory settings allow for maintaining an ergonomic driving position and improve cabin functionality in daily use.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: rhd-7231174
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7231174
• Substitutable numbers: 7231174, 52107231174
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Right
• Upholstery material: Leather
• Color: Black
• Category: Seats and Sofas

Seat characteristics and purpose

The offered seat belongs to the Seats and Benches category and is designed for the front, right side of the vehicle in BMW 5 Series F10/F11 models. The sport design provides better lateral support compared to standard seats, which translates into a stable body position during dynamic driving and precise vehicle feedback.

The vehicle placement has been designed to maintain full compatibility with the factory mounting points and safety systems of the given model, which facilitates installation and integration with the vehicle's existing electrical system.

Interior finish and upholstery material

The upholstery is made of genuine Dakota leather in black, which allows for a consistent match with most BMW F10/F11 interior configurations. Dakota leather is known for its balanced durability and ease of maintenance, making the seat well-suited for both daily-driven cars and fleet vehicles.

The black color of the upholstery emphasizes the characteristic, understated BMW style and facilitates integration with the dashboard, door panels, and other cabin elements. The material used promotes an aesthetic interior appearance and limits the visibility of typical signs of wear.

Comfort features: heating and memory settings

The seat is equipped with a heating function, which improves thermal comfort in colder conditions and speeds up the warming of the seat cushion and backrest. This solution increases the vehicle's utility during the autumn-winter season and during short commutes when the interior has not yet fully warmed up.

Additionally, seat memory is included, allowing for the storage of several seat and backrest positions. This feature is particularly useful when more than one driver uses the vehicle – restoring a preferred position is done with a single button, without the need for manual seat adjustment every time.

Condition, application, and installation aspects

The item comes from original BMW equipment and is offered as a used part, which is a cost-effective solution while maintaining factory specifications. This type of seat works well both as a replacement for a damaged seat and as a way to improve ergonomics and the visual appeal of the interior in cars that were not factory-equipped with sport seats featuring memory and heating.

Before installation, it is recommended to verify the compatibility of the vehicle's equipment (electrical installation, controllers, safety system configuration) with the specific seat type to ensure the proper operation of all adjustment, memory, and heating functions after installation.

BMW interior expansion and related elements

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 additional seats, backrests, or rear benches, check the available parts in the BMW Seats and Benches category.

If you want to better plan your cabin upgrade, choose the right seats, steering wheel, and multimedia from the secondary market while optimizing costs, it is worth checking out the guide: Premium interior for half the price: second-hand seats, steering wheels, and multimedia, where issues of selection, compatibility, and installation of interior components are discussed.

For drivers interested in further car personalization using secondary market components, the article The best used parts for tuning your car may also be helpful, describing a practical approach to tuning using proven, used components.