Front Seat Mini Cooper R55 R56 LCI Heated Left N/S Side Sport Black Leather

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Front Seat Mini Cooper R55 R56 LCI Heated Left N/S Side Sport Black Leather is an original interior component designed for installation on the driver's side in Mini R-series models. Its sporty design, black leather upholstery, and integrated seat heating provide a comfortable and functional solution for drivers seeking precise support and a pleasant driving experience. This seat belongs to the Seats and benches category, which facilitates selection for complete interior outfitting.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7255519-4
• Mark: Mini (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7255519
• Substitutable numbers: 52107255519, 7255519, 52107229519, 52102753499, 2753499, 52109165435, 9165435
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Upholstery material: Leather
• Color: Black
• Category: Seats and Sofas

Construction and purpose of the sports seat

The presented seat is designed as a front component, mounted on the left side of the vehicle, for drivers who expect stable support during both daily and dynamic driving. The profile of the seat and backrest promotes a correct driving position, while the clearly defined side bolsters improve body support in corners. As a result, the Mini sports seat allows for better utilization of the car's handling characteristics while maintaining comfort on longer journeys.

Leather upholstery and interior character

The upholstery is made of genuine black leather, which gives the Mini interior a cohesive, understated, and distinctly premium character. The leather provides a pleasant-to-the-touch material that is easy to maintain daily and resistant to typical operational wear, such as frequent entry and exit. The dark color scheme blends well with both light and dark cockpit finishes, allowing for aesthetic integration with other cabin elements.

Seat heating and user comfort

The seat features an integrated heating function, which significantly improves driving comfort in colder conditions. Heating the seat and backrest allows the interior to reach a pleasant temperature faster, reducing the load on the air conditioning system and improving the driver's well-being during the autumn and winter seasons. This solution is particularly valued in compact cars, where rapid interior heating translates into a real improvement in daily ergonomics.

Vehicle integration and installation aspects

The Mini sports seat has been developed as a factory component, which facilitates fitting to the original mounting points in the body and integration with the vehicle's electrical system (in terms of heating). This makes it possible to maintain consistency with safety systems and interior equipment while minimizing the need for modifications. A user or workshop with the appropriate knowledge can carry out the installation in an orderly manner, adhering to the manufacturer's standards.

Benefits of using the Mini sports seat

Using this seat in a Mini R-series allows for combining several significant advantages:

• Sporty support – better body stabilization in corners and during braking.
• Cohesive interior aesthetics – black leather works well with factory cockpit elements.
• Higher thermal comfort – seat heating improves driving convenience in low temperatures.
• Factory fitment – design intended for compatibility with the Mini body and electrical system.

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

How to build a premium interior in a Mini

Replacing a standard seat with a heated black leather sports seat is one of the most effective ways to increase the perceived quality of the interior without interfering with the body structure. To better plan your cabin upgrade, it is worth checking out tips on selecting seats, steering wheels, and multimedia systems from the secondary market – you can find practical advice in the article Premium interior for half the price: second-hand seats, steering wheels, and multimedia.

If you want to further organize the process of purchasing used interior components, including seats and benches, a guide describing how to verify compatibility based on manufacturer markings and best online purchasing practices may be helpful – more information can be found in the material Safe purchase of used car parts online – a step-by-step guide.