BMW F40 F45 F46 Front Seat Leather Dakota Black Left N/S

The front left BMW leather seat with perforated Dakota upholstery is an original interior component designed for BMW F-series models such as BMW F44, F45, and F46. The black, perforated Dakota leather provides significantly higher seating comfort while maintaining the factory-consistent look of the cabin characteristic of the BMW brand.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7374855-2
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7374855
• Substitutable numbers: 7374855, 52107374855
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Upholstery material: Leather
• Color: Black
• Category: Seats and Sofas

Application and Fitment for BMW F44, F45, F46

The presented seat belongs to the Seats and Bench Seats category and is intended for installation on the front left side of the cabin in BMW F-family cars. The design of the seat and backrest is tailored to the interior geometry of these models, ensuring the correct driving position, ergonomics, and safety during driving.

Its placement on the driver's side of vehicles with a left-hand steering wheel (N/S – near side) ensures compatibility with the factory interior layout. This makes the seat a suitable choice for both replacing a damaged component and for upgrading the cabin towards a more comfortable and prestigious finish.

Materials, Color Scheme, and Interior Character

The upholstery is made of black perforated Dakota leather, combining durability with enhanced user comfort. The perforated structure improves air circulation in the contact area with the body, which is particularly noticeable on longer journeys and in higher temperatures. The uniform black color facilitates integration with most factory BMW interior configurations, giving the cabin a cohesive, understated, and at the same time, more prestigious character.

The leather surface is resistant to typical operational wear, and proper care allows for maintaining its aesthetic appeal over a long period. This solution works well in both daily-driven cars and vehicles prepared for subtle interior tuning.

Functionality of the Front Left Seat

As the front left seat, this component is crucial for the driver's position in the vehicle. The design of the seat and backrest is adapted to BMW's driving characteristics, supporting stable body hold in corners and comfort during highway driving. Due to its factory origin, compatibility with original mounting points on the floor and the interior layout is maintained.

The seat can be used both as a replacement for a worn or damaged seat and as an element to improve the overall cabin ergonomics. Replacing it with an original perforated leather seat is a frequently chosen solution for gradual interior modernization when the priority is to combine comfort, durability, and the preservation of the vehicle's factory character.

Condition, Origin, and Benefits of Choosing a Used Part

The offered seat is a used item, sourced from a dismantled BMW vehicle. Such components allow for economical repair or interior modernization while maintaining original quality of workmanship. By choosing a used leather seat, you gain access to an original BMW product that has already been verified under real operating conditions.

This solution is particularly beneficial when you want to maintain the cabin's stylistic consistency, match it with other upholstery elements, and reduce costs compared to purchasing new equipment. A used OEM seat is also a good choice for post-accident repairs and for refreshing the vehicle's interior before further use.

Interior Expansion and Additional Resources

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the seating area in your BMW and need other components from the same group, such as passenger seats, rear bench seats, or additional backrest segments, check the available parts in the BMW Seats and Bench Seats category.

If you are considering broader cabin tuning and want to better plan the replacement of seats and other equipment, the guide describing practical interior modification possibilities will be helpful – you can find it in the article Car Interior Tuning with Global Parts.

To more precisely verify the compatibility of equipment with your vehicle using OEM numbers, it is worth using the practical tips contained in the guide on safe online shopping: Risk-Free Online Parts Shopping – 5 Ways to Verify Components.