BMW Mini Cooper R50 Rear Seat Back Bench Sofa Base Cover Cloth Panther Black

The MINI R50 Rear Seat Bench, Black Fabric is an original part from the Seats and Benches category, designed for installation in the rear interior of Mini vehicles. The durable black fabric upholstery provides a cohesive, understated cabin appearance and facilitates everyday tidiness. This is a practical solution for users looking to restore the factory functionality of their rear bench seat or to perform an aesthetic interior upgrade.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7136504
• Mark: Mini (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7136504
• Substitutable numbers: 52207136504, 7136504, 51487276533, 7276533
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Upholstery material: Fabric
• Color: Black
• Category: Seats and Sofas

Purpose and Fitment for Mini

The presented rear bench seat has been designed as an original equipment component for Mini models, ensuring proper fitment with the vehicle's body structure and factory mounting points. Its placement in the rear of the vehicle allows for the full restoration of the second-row seating function – both in terms of passenger comfort and the ability to safely transport luggage with folded backrests, if the car's configuration allows.

Being an original part from the Seats and Benches group means maintaining the correct geometry of the seat and backrest, which is important for ergonomics and stable back support during driving in various road conditions.

Upholstery Material and Color Scheme

The bench seat features fabric upholstery, which is beneficial for users who prefer a material with good breathability and predictable behavior in varying temperatures. The fabric contributes to everyday comfort, reduces heat buildup on sunny days, and helps maintain body grip on the seat during more dynamic maneuvers.

The black color of the upholstery allows for easy integration of the bench seat into most Mini interior configurations, regardless of the applied trim or the color of the front seats. The dark color is practical for visually masking minor dirt, which is important for intensive urban use of the car or frequent passenger transport on the rear bench.

Functional Characteristics of the Rear Bench Seat

As a rear-row seating component, the bench seat is responsible for providing stable and predictable support for passengers in the hip and back areas. The construction has been developed to work with factory seatbelts and mounting points, which is crucial for maintaining the passive safety parameters designed by the manufacturer.

In everyday use, the black fabric rear bench seat is suitable for cars used for both city driving and longer journeys, where consistent seating comfort and material resistance to typical operational loads, such as frequent entry and exit or luggage transport on the seat, are important.

Item Condition and Application in Service

The offered bench seat is a used item, making it a sensible choice for post-accident repairs, replacing worn-out equipment, or restoring a car to a factory-like condition without the need to invest in new components. This type of solution is often chosen by workshops specializing in Mini service and by users independently completing interiors after modifications.

Thanks to the preservation of the original construction and upholstery material, installation is similar to factory standards, without the need for adapter modifications or interference with the body structure. This is beneficial both in terms of labor time and subsequent vehicle operation.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the rear passenger area in your Mini and need other parts from the same group, such as seat cushions, backrests, or headrests, check the available parts in the Mini Seats and Benches category.

Vehicle Comfort and Value

Replacing the rear bench seat with an original black fabric component can positively impact the perception of the entire interior, especially in cars where the previous seat showed signs of intensive use. The cohesive color scheme and adherence to Mini's factory styling line help maintain the vehicle's attractiveness on the used market.

If you are considering a broader interior upgrade, including replacing the front seats or a complete refresh of the seating area, it is worth reading the advice in the article Interior Makeover: How Used Branded Seats Can Drastically Improve Comfort and Increase Your Car's Value, which discusses the impact of used branded seats on driving comfort and perceived car value.