BMW E87 Sports Front Seat Headrest Head Restraint Cloth Sensatec Alaskagrau Grey

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

BMW E87 Sports Front Seat Headrest Head Restraint Cloth Sensatec Alaskagrau Grey is an original interior component designed for installation in a front sports seat. This used upholstered part in a grey shade ensures a consistent cabin look and maintains the factory character of the BMW sports interior. Thanks to the use of Sensatec textile material, the headrest offers stable head support and comfort in daily use, while remaining a functional passive safety element.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7139552
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7139552
• Substitutable numbers: 7139552, 52107139552
• Location on the vehicle: Front
• Upholstery material: Fabric
• Color: Grey
• Category: Additional Seat Parts

Purpose and sports seat fitment

The presented headrest is designed for installation in the BMW E87 series front sports seat, which means matched mounting geometry and the appropriate neck support profile. The construction is prepared for compatibility with the standard seat frame, ensuring that installation is straightforward and does not require any modifications to the seat structure.

This item is particularly useful when replacing a damaged or worn headrest, as well as when restoring the completeness of the interior after sports seats have been removed. Preserving the original form and shape allows for maintaining stylistic consistency in the cabin and the ergonomics intended by the manufacturer.

Upholstery material and color

The applied Sensatec fabric upholstery in a grey shade has been selected for its resistance to daily use and ease of cleaning. The material structure promotes stable head positioning while driving, and the neutral grey color harmonizes with typical BMW E87 interior configurations, facilitating aesthetic matching with other seat components.

The choice of the correct shade is not only visual but also practical – grey limits the visibility of minor dirt and signs of wear, which is beneficial in heavily used fleet or private vehicles.

Function, ergonomics, and safety

The front sports seat headrest plays a key role in ergonomics and protection of the cervical spine. The properly contoured upper part supports the driver's or passenger's head, reducing fatigue during longer trips. At the same time, a correctly adjusted headrest reduces the risk of "whiplash" injuries in rear-end collisions, serving as an essential element of the passive safety system.

In combination with a properly adjusted sports seat, this component allows for maintaining a stable body position, which translates into better vehicle control and more predictable driver reactions in emergency situations.

Benefits of choosing an original used BMW headrest

Choosing an original, used BMW headrest is a solution that combines maintaining factory specifications with a rational cost approach. You receive a component designed specifically for the given model, with preserved geometry and compatibility with standard seat guides, without the need for adaptation or upholstery modifications.

If you are interested in the broader context of using original components in servicing BMW power units, it is worth reading an article discussing typical faults and repairs in N47 engines – detailed information can be found in the material BMW N47 timing chain – typical failure and repair using original BMW parts, where the advantages of using used parts from this brand are described, among other things.

Complementary BMW interior elements

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the seating area in your BMW and need other items from the same group, such as additional headrests, seat bolsters, or backrest adjustment elements, check the available parts in the Other BMW seat parts category.

For users also interested in the ecological aspect of vehicle operation, a good supplement to your knowledge would be material dedicated to the impact of used components on the environment – you can find more on this topic in the article on sustainable automotive and the advantages of using original used parts, which shows how reusing interior elements reduces the vehicle's carbon footprint.