BMW F06 F12 F13 Front Seat Cover Trim Moulding Left N/S Black 7228299

BMW F06 F12 F13 Front Seat Cover Trim Moulding Left N/S is an original upholstery component designed for the driver's seat in 6 Series models. Thanks to its factory-spec fitment, it ensures a cohesive interior look and secure attachment of the seat cover. It is a practical solution for users who want to restore the aesthetics and functionality of the original seat in a technically correct manner.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7228299-1
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7228299
• Substitutable numbers: 7228299, 52107228299
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Part type: Seat Cover
• Category: Seat Covers

Purpose and fitment

This component is specifically designed for the front left seat in BMW F06, F12, and F13 body styles, which guarantees proper alignment with the seat structure and side panels. As a part from the Seat Covers category, it is responsible for stable guidance and aesthetic finishing of the upholstery material in the lower seat area.

The black color of the panel allows for maintaining a uniform factory interior look without the need for modifications or fitting universal replacements. The original mounting geometry facilitates installation in place of the factory component.

Construction and function

The seat cover trim moulding performs several important technical functions:

• stabilizes the edge of the seat cover in the front section,
• masks the connection between the upholstery and the seat structure,
• protects the lower area of the cover from excessive mechanical wear,
• maintains a consistent, factory-original look of the side of the seat.

Thanks to its precise profile and fitment to the seat shape, the component works in harmony with the seat rails and frame without restricting the range of adjustment or access to mechanisms.

Performance characteristics

As an original part, the trim panel ensures predictable performance in daily use. The rigidity and shape are adapted to the loads encountered during entry and exit, which reduces the risk of cover deformation. Factory fitment for the driver's seat helps avoid issues with looseness, squeaking, or unsightly gaps between the upholstery and plastic trim elements.

The used nature of the part makes it a sensible solution for interior repairs following mechanical damage or seat replacement, when maintaining the original vehicle specification without excessive costs is a priority.

Benefits of using an original component

Using a factory seat cover trim panel in a BMW F06/F12/F13 provides tangible benefits:

• cohesive interior aesthetics – consistent with the manufacturer's design, with no differences in shade or plastic texture,
• secure seat cover attachment, which contributes to upholstery durability,
• no need for structural modifications during installation,
• easier vehicle resale due to the preservation of the original cabin finish.

This solution is particularly beneficial for local interior repairs, where only a fragment of the seat trim has been damaged, while the rest of the upholstery remains in good condition.

Related components and technical knowledge development

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the seating area in your BMW and need other components from the same group, such as side trim panels, additional mounting strips, or seat rail covers, check out the available parts in the BMW Seat Covers category.

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