BMW E90 E91 M Sport Black Leather Dakota Front Right O/S Interior Seat

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BMW E90 E91 M Sport Black Leather Dakota Front Right O/S Interior Seat is an original component from the Seats and Benches category, designed for installation on the front right side of the BMW 3 Series E90/E91 generation interior. The black Dakota leather upholstery provides a distinctive, understated look and a solid finish that blends well with the factory cabin styling.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 6956396-2
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 6956396
• Substitutable numbers: 6956396, 52106956396
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Right
• Upholstery material: Leather
• Color: Black
• Category: Seats and Sofas

Purpose and fitment for BMW 3 Series

The presented seat is designed as a front right component, which means it perfectly matches the floor geometry, rails, and mounting points in the BMW 3 Series E90/E91. The structural frame complies with the manufacturer's factory standards, ensuring the seat maintains the correct directional position, backrest angle, and ergonomics intended for the M Sport version.

This fitment translates into stable seating in the vehicle, proper interaction with the seat belt, and visual consistency with the dashboard, center console, and other interior elements.

Upholstery material and functional characteristics

The upholstery is made of black Dakota leather, known for its resistance to daily wear and ease of maintenance. This type of leather handles point loads well, typical for a passenger seat, and its structure helps maintain an aesthetic appearance with regular care.

Combining the black color with the M Sport finish allows for a consistent, more dynamic cabin character, especially in vehicles equipped with sports interior accessories. This solution is ideal both for replacing a damaged seat and for gradually upgrading the interior towards a sport-profile configuration.

Function of the front right seat

The front right seat performs several important functions in the vehicle:

• it provides stable support for the passenger on longer journeys,
• it maintains the correct seating position relative to airbags and seat belts,
• it supports the acoustic and visual comfort of the cabin by matching the material and color to the rest of the interior,
• it allows for maintaining the original character of the M Sport version without the need to use aftermarket replacements with a different profile.

Thanks to this, replacing the seat with an original element from the same model line allows you to maintain equipment consistency and predictable interior behavior during daily use.

Condition, origin, and benefits of choosing a used part

The offered seat is a used item, which in practice means real savings compared to a new component while maintaining the original construction and materials. For many BMW 3 Series E90/E91 users, this is a reasonable compromise between costs and maintaining the factory equipment standard.

Choosing an original seat from the secondary market allows you to avoid fitment issues that may occur with non-original products, while simultaneously enabling the restoration of the interior to a configuration close to the one with which the vehicle left the factory.

Interior modernization and additional resources

If you are planning a gradual improvement of cabin comfort and appearance, replacing the seat with an M Sport version with Dakota leather can be the first step towards building a more refined interior. Combined with a properly selected steering wheel, rear seat upholstery, or decorative elements, you will achieve a consistent visual and functional effect.

To better plan your cabin modernization using secondary market components, it is worth using the advice contained in the article Premium interior for half the price: second-hand seats, steering wheels, and multimedia, where issues of selection, compatibility, and installation of such components are discussed.

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 seat cushions, backrests, or rear benches, check the available parts in the BMW Seats and Benches category.