BMW E60 E61 Front Basic Seat Left N/S Black Leather Dakota

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos. BMW E60 E61 Front Basic Seat Left N/S Black Leather Dakota is an original interior component from the Seats and Benches group, designed for installation on the front left side of the vehicle. The black Dakota leather upholstery provides a cohesive, elegant look to the cabin and solid support for the driver, maintaining the characteristic style of the BMW brand. This is a solution for users who want to maintain factory aesthetics and ergonomics without sacrificing comfort.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7249321-10
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7249321
• Substitutable numbers: 52107249321, 7249321, 52107069800, 52107113110, 7069800, 7113110
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Upholstery material: Leather
• Color: Black
• Category: Seats and Sofas

Purpose and BMW compatibility

The presented seat has been designed as an original BMW equipment component, intended for the front driver's side. The construction of the seat base, backrest, and mounts is adapted to the interior geometry of this series, which facilitates installation in factory mounting points and allows for maintaining the correct position behind the steering wheel. As a result, the seat integrates well with the dashboard, center console, and other cabin elements without the need for structural modifications.

Material and characteristics of black Dakota leather

The upholstery is made of black Dakota leather, valued among BMW users for its balanced combination of durability and comfort. The material structure provides a pleasant-to-the-touch, slightly matte effect that effectively masks typical signs of wear and makes the seat easy to keep clean. The dark color scheme helps build a cohesive, understated interior – both in classic and more sporty configurations. The leather surface promotes stable body positioning while driving, and the properly contoured seat and backrest zones help maintain comfort during longer trips. This is particularly important in BMW-class vehicles, where precise handling and predictable body behavior are expected even during dynamic driving.

Functionality of the front left seat

Positioning the seat as the front left means the component plays a key role in daily operation – it is responsible for the driver's position, visibility, and vehicle ergonomics. The seat construction is prepared to work with factory safety systems and interior equipment provided for this position in the BMW E60/E61, which allows for maintaining the functional consistency of the cabin. Replacing the seat with an original component from the same model group is beneficial both for post-accident repairs and for gradual interior restoration. This allows for restoring proper back and thigh support, as well as visually refreshing the cabin without interfering with other components.

Application in interior restoration and modernization

This seat is suitable for projects where the priority is to maintain the factory character of the interior while reducing costs compared to new components. A used, original seat with black Dakota leather allows for a consistent match with the remaining seats and upholstery, which is important when partially replacing cabin equipment. In practice, such an element is often chosen by users who:

• restore the interior condition after mechanical damage or flooding,
• gradually renew the cabin, starting with the driver's seat,
• want to maintain the original look and ergonomics instead of using universal replacements.

Technical support and related products

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 passenger seats, rear benches, or headrests, check the available parts in the BMW Seats and Benches category. When planning to refresh the cabin, it is worth checking out tips regarding the selection of used interior elements, their installation, and combining different equipment configurations – this is discussed in detail in the article Premium interior for half the price: second-hand seats, steering wheels, and multimedia. For those interested in broader retrofitting of vehicles of this brand, the material dedicated to popular original parts from dismantling, available in the article Retrofitting and servicing BMW models: most sought-after original parts by brand enthusiasts, may also be helpful.