BMW F40 F45 F46 Front Seat Leather Dakota Black Right O/S

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

BMW F40 F45 F46 Front Seat Leather Dakota Black Right O/S is an original premium interior component designed for installation on the front right side of selected BMW F-series models. The Dakota black leather upholstery ensures a comfortable driving position while maintaining stylistic consistency with the factory cabin finish. This is a solution for users who want to professionally restore the ergonomics and aesthetics of the interior after replacing the seat.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7374856-2
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7374856
• Substitutable numbers: 7374856, 52107374856
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Right
• Upholstery material: Leather
• Category: Seats and Sofas

Purpose and compatibility with BMW F-series

The presented seat belongs to the Seats and benches category and has been designed for the interior architecture of the BMW F40, F45, and F46. The seat and backrest construction is adapted to the cabin geometry of these models, which allows for maintaining the correct passenger position line and proper lateral support. The placement on the vehicle covers the front, right side, making the seat a direct replacement for the factory component on the passenger side in cars from this platform.

Upholstery material and performance characteristics

The upholstery is made of Dakota black leather, used as standard in many BMW equipment configurations. This type of leather is distinguished by its uniform structure, good resistance to daily use, and ease of cleaning when using appropriate care products. The dark color scheme reduces the visibility of minor dirt, which is beneficial in cars used intensively, both in city traffic and on long routes.

The leather surface of the seat and backrest provides stable body support while allowing for an elegant, consistent interior look. Combined with other BMW cabin elements, it creates a harmonious whole without the visual effect of an "aftermarket" foreign component.

Benefits of using an original BMW seat

Using an original seat from the BMW range brings a number of practical advantages:

• maintaining factory ergonomics and seat geometry on the passenger side,
• visual consistency with the dashboard, door panels, and rear bench,
• easier integration with existing mounting points in the vehicle floor,
• the ability to restore the interior configuration after replacing a damaged seat.

Thanks to this, the seat will work well both for post-accident repairs and for replacing a worn-out element in cars used for fleet or private purposes. The used nature of the part allows for additional cost savings compared to purchasing a new component, while maintaining the original design specifications.

Practical application and mounting aspects

The seat is intended for installation on the front, right side of the cabin, which is important both in terms of the arrangement of mounting points and the routing of installations in the vehicle. The load-bearing structure is prepared to work with factory BMW solutions within this seating position. In practice, this means that with the correct selection for a specific body version and model year, it is possible to restore the original seating layout without the need to interfere with the interior structure.

By choosing this seat model, the user receives an element designed with the specific requirements of the F40/F45/F46 platform in mind, which facilitates maintaining proper passenger ride comfort and preserving predictable vehicle behavior during changes in cabin load.

Interior expansion and related BMW elements

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the front seating area in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as additional seats, rear benches, or headrests, check the available parts in the BMW Seats and benches category.

For larger changes in the cabin, it is also worth analyzing the impact of replacing seats on overall travel comfort and the perceived value of the vehicle. In this context, a guide describing the impact of branded seats from dismantling on ergonomics and car attractiveness will be helpful – details can be found in the article Interior metamorphosis: how branded seats from dismantling improve comfort and car value.