BMW 5 Series E61 Touring Rear Right O/S Seat Back Cover Backrest Grey Leather

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BMW 5 Series E61 Touring Rear Right O/S Seat Back Cover Backrest Grey Leather is an original component from the Seats and benches group, designed for installation in the rear interior on the passenger side. The used grey leather upholstery ensures a consistent, aesthetic cabin appearance and solid back support, maintaining the travel comfort characteristic of BMW. It is a practical solution for replacing a damaged backrest or refreshing the vehicle's interior.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7125234
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7125234
• Substitutable numbers: 52207125234, 7125234
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Right
• Upholstery material: Leather
• Color: Grey
• Category: Seats and Sofas

Purpose and fitment for BMW E61 Touring

The backrest has been designed specifically for the rear seat on the right side of the BMW E61 Touring model, which translates into a precise fit with factory mounts and other upholstery elements. As a result, installation is straightforward, without the need for structural modifications or interference with the body structure.

The component comes from the original BMW equipment line, which is why it retains the proper proportions, shape, and profiling essential for seating ergonomics and passenger safety in the rear seat.

Upholstery material and color

The backrest is made of grey leather upholstery, which allows for consistency with the factory interior finish in this tone. Leather provides a pleasant-to-the-touch, easy-to-maintain material that withstands daily use and frequent passenger entry and exit well.

The grey color scheme helps maintain the interior in a subdued, elegant style, while also making it easy to combine with other equipment elements, such as door panels or rear seat cushions.

Function and benefits of replacing the backrest

Replacing the right rear seat backrest in a BMW E61 Touring is particularly important when the existing element is mechanically damaged, deformed, or shows significant signs of wear. Using an original backrest with leather upholstery allows you to:

• restore proper back support for rear seat passengers,
• maintain a consistent interior look with other seat elements,
• uphold the appropriate standard of finish characteristic of the BMW brand,
• minimize the risk of mismatching, typical of universal-fit replacements.

For users who care about the condition of the cabin, such a backrest is a sensible choice when renovating the interior or preparing the car for sale, as it improves the overall perceived quality of the vehicle.

Installation and operational characteristics

The rear seat backrest on the right side is a component structurally matched to the factory folding and mounting system of the seats in the BMW E61 Touring. This ensures that the functionality of the rear seat is maintained, including the ability to fold the backrest and utilize the luggage space according to the manufacturer's design.

The used nature of the part means that the item has been previously operated, yet it remains suitable for further use in daily driving. It is a compromise between cost and maintaining the original interior equipment specification.

Expansion and personalization of the BMW interior

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

For larger changes in the cabin, it is worth considering a more complete seat transformation. How such a scope of work affects comfort and the perceived value of the car is described in the article Interior transformation: how branded seats from dismantling will drastically improve comfort and increase the value of your car, which may be helpful when planning further interior modifications.