BMW E88 Front Seat Left N/S Electric Black Leather Boston 9145473

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

BMW E88 Front Seat Left N/S Electric Black Leather Boston is an original interior component designed for installation on the driver's side. This used, factory-spec construction ensures a proper fit to the vehicle body, while the electric adjustment allows for precise positioning behind the steering wheel. The black Boston leather upholstery creates a consistent, elegant cabin look, especially in vehicles with premium trim.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 9145473-1
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 9145473
• Substitutable numbers: 9145473, 52109145473
• 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, ensuring it maintains the correct geometry of the seat base, backrest, and rails. Its placement on the left side of the vehicle front allows for direct use as a driver's seat, maintaining the factory position behind the steering wheel and compatibility with original mounting points.

The original construction helps maintain interior stylistic consistency and facilitates installation in place of a worn or damaged seat. In the case of a comprehensive cabin upgrade, it is worth considering other items from the Seats and benches category to achieve a uniform finish throughout the interior.

Boston leather upholstery and interior character

The upholstery made of Boston leather provides a subdued look characteristic of BMW, as well as a pleasant-to-the-touch surface. The black color blends well with most dashboard, door panel, and center console configurations, making it easy to integrate with the existing cabin decor.

The leather surface makes it easier to keep the seat clean – dirt can be removed using dedicated leather care products. For users planning a broader interior modernization and replacement of the entire seat set, the following article may be useful: Interior metamorphosis: how branded seats from dismantling improve comfort and car value, which discusses the impact of branded used seats on driving comfort and the perceived value of the vehicle.

Electric adjustment and ergonomics

The seat is equipped with electric position control, which allows for smooth and repeatable adjustment. This solution makes it easier to tailor settings to the driver's height and preferences, and also speeds up position changes when there are multiple vehicle users.

The ergonomic shape of the seat base and backrest promotes stable body support while driving, which is important both in daily city use and on longer trips. Proper seat adjustment affects comfort, reduces fatigue, and helps maintain a correct posture behind the steering wheel.

Condition, functionality, and practical application

The item comes from dismantling and is a used original seat, which means it retains its factory construction and purpose. This type of part is a good solution when replacing a damaged seat after a collision, due to upholstery wear, or during gradual vehicle interior restoration.

Choosing an original seat from the Seats and benches category allows you to maintain stylistic consistency while reducing costs compared to purchasing a new component. For those considering further car modifications, including improving driving characteristics or personalizing other models of this brand, the following post may also be helpful: how to upgrade your MINI using used parts from the John Cooper Works version.

Why choose this seat

By choosing this seat model, you gain an original BMW interior component with electric adjustment and leather upholstery in a universal black finish. It is a practical solution for replacing a single driver's seat or for a staged cabin modernization aimed at improving comfort and preserving the factory character of the car.