BMW E90 E91 E92 Sport Front Seat Black Leather Headrest Left Right N/O/S

BMW E90 E91 E92 Front Seat Headrest Leather Sport is an original part from the Other Seat Parts category, designed for installation on the front seats of sport versions of the BMW 3 Series. The black leather upholstery ensures a consistent look with the factory interior and provides comfortable head support while driving. This is a practical solution for drivers who want to maintain the original character of the cabin while also ensuring seating ergonomics.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7147478
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7147478
• Substitutable numbers: 7147478, 52107147478
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left, Right
• Upholstery material: Leather
• Color: Black
• Category: Additional Seat Parts

Intended Use and Compatibility with BMW Front Seats

The presented headrest is designed for installation on BMW sport front seats in E90, E91, and E92 series models. The design allows for installation on both the driver's and passenger's sides, enabling flexible use of the part when replacing a single headrest or completing a pair.

The geometry of the mounts and profiling are in line with BMW's factory standards, ensuring the headrest works with the standard seatback guides. This solution facilitates installation and allows for maintaining the correct head position relative to the backrest, which is important for both comfort and safety.

Material, Color, and Sporty Character

The headrest is made with leather upholstery, matched to the sporty interior trim of BMWs. The leather surface provides a pleasant tactile feel and is also easy to keep clean – dirt can be removed using dedicated car leather care products.

The black color finish allows for harmonious integration with most factory 3 Series interior configurations, especially in sport-oriented versions. This choice of material and color helps maintain a cohesive cockpit aesthetic, avoiding the "add-on" effect that visually deviates from the rest of the upholstery.

Functionality and User Comfort

The seat headrest plays a crucial role in seating ergonomics, which is why its shape and padding have been adapted to the specifics of BMW sport seats. The appropriately selected support firmness helps reduce neck fatigue on longer journeys, and the correct positioning relative to the backrest promotes a stable body posture.

This part is particularly useful in situations where:

• the original headrest has suffered mechanical damage or upholstery wear,
• a single headrest needs replacement without altering the entire seat,
• the user wants to maintain a cohesive, sporty interior look using original BMW components.

Characteristics of a Used Product

The offered headrest is a used part, which means it comes from a dismantled vehicle and may show signs of normal wear and tear. Such parts are often chosen by users looking for original BMW components at a reasonable price, while maintaining factory fit and structural compatibility.

For parts in the Other Seat Parts category, it is particularly important to ensure compatibility with the specific generation and type of seat – using an original headrest minimizes the risk of installation problems and improper fitting with the backrest.

Selecting a Headrest by Part Numbers and Preparing Your Car for the Season

When choosing a headrest for a BMW 3 Series, it is advisable to verify compatibility by part numbers and compare the shape and type of upholstery with the currently installed seat. This approach facilitates the selection of the correct part and reduces the risk of ordering errors.

If you are planning a more extensive interior inspection and preparing your car for tougher operating conditions (e.g., winter), the guide on our blog may be helpful: Winter Essentials: Which Used Car Parts Are Worth Checking and Replacing Before the Frosts?. There you will find practical checklists and tips on how to assess the condition of used equipment components.

Related Products from the BMW Other Seat Parts Category

If you are also looking for other BMW Other Seat Parts – such as additional headrests, guide components, or complementary seat parts – check out our dedicated offer: BMW Other Seat Parts. This will allow you to easily assemble a set of parts needed for repairing or refreshing your car's interior, while maintaining stylistic and technical consistency with the factory specifications.