BMW E87 Front Seat Headrest Cloth Left Right N/O/S Moire Anthracite

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BMW E87 Front Seat Headrest Cloth Left Right N/O/S Moire Anthracite is an original interior component designed for installation on the front driver or passenger seats. It provides stable head support, improving driving comfort and safety during daily vehicle use. Thanks to its factory origin from the BMW range, you maintain a consistent upholstery look and ergonomic fit to the seats.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7160332
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7160332
• Substitutable numbers: 52107160332, 7160332
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left, Right
• Category: Additional Seat Parts

Purpose and vehicle placement

The presented headrest is designed for installation on BMW E87 front seats, with the possibility of use on both the left and right sides. This solution facilitates fitting the element to a specific interior configuration and allows for flexible replacement of a damaged driver or passenger headrest.

Placement in the front seat area is crucial for the comfort and protection of the cervical spine. A properly selected headrest limits uncontrolled head movements during sudden braking and improves overall ergonomics of the driving position.

Construction and material

The headrest is made of durable upholstery material, stylistically matched to the factory finish of the BMW E87 interior. The cover structure has been selected to be resistant to typical operational loads while ensuring a pleasant-to-touch, neutral character in use.

The headrest core is based on a stable internal structure that works with the seat guides. Thanks to this, the element maintains appropriate rigidity while allowing height adjustment within the range provided by the vehicle manufacturer. This combination translates into secure mounting and predictable behavior while driving.

Function, ergonomics and application

The main task of the headrest is to support the head and upper spine, which reduces fatigue during longer trips and improves comfort in city traffic. A properly adjusted element helps maintain the correct sitting position, which is important for both the driver and the passenger.

The product is suitable for the following applications:

• replacement of a damaged or worn headrest in a BMW E87,
• restoring a consistent interior look after upholstery repairs,
• replacing a missing element after previous disassembly.

By maintaining factory geometry and mounts, the headrest works with the seat structure, which facilitates installation and allows for maintaining original seat functionality.

Characteristics of the used element

The offered headrest comes from disassembly, which means it is a used item. Such parts are often chosen when servicing older models because they allow maintaining the original character of the interior while keeping costs reasonable. A used component from the BMW range usually fits better into existing upholstery than a new replacement with a different shade or texture.

Choosing an original, used headrest is a good solution when you care about maintaining stylistic consistency, compatibility with seat guides, and proper operation of the height adjustment mechanism.

Interior expansion and additional information

If you are planning broader work on the seats, such as replacing seat cushions, backrests, or other upholstery elements, it is worth checking out tips on cabin modernization. Practical advice can be found in the article Car interior tuning with Global Parts, where it is described how to use used seats and steering wheels to improve ergonomics and interior appearance.

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