Mini Cooper One R55 R56 R57 Heated Sport Leather Beige Front Left N/S Seat

Mini Cooper One R55 R56 R57 Heated Sport Leather Beige Front Left N/S Seat is an original interior component designed for drivers who expect significantly better support and comfort. The leather upholstery in an elegant, light beige shade and integrated heating create a functional yet aesthetic set that improves the ergonomics and visual appeal of the cabin. It is a practical solution for users who want to refresh the interior of their Mini while maintaining consistency with the factory specification.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7229523
• Mark: Mini (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7229523
• Substitutable numbers: 52107229523, 7229523, 52102753501 52109165439, 2753501 9165439
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Upholstery material: Leather
• Color: Beige
• Category: Seats and Sofas

Purpose and fitment for Mini

The offered seat has been constructed specifically as a front left-side component for Mini Cooper One models of the R55, R56, and R57 generations. As a result, it maintains the correct seat and backrest geometry, consistent with factory mounting points and the ergonomics intended by the manufacturer. Installing it in place of the original seat allows for maintaining the stylistic consistency of the cockpit and the correct driving position, which is important for both comfort and driving safety.

Sport seat construction and user comfort

The seat belongs to the Seats and benches category, but it stands out due to its sporty profile, which provides better lateral support in corners than standard seats. The beige leather upholstery gives the interior a brighter, more organized character and blends well with Mini's factory finishes. Integrated seat and backrest heating increases comfort in colder conditions, reducing the time it takes to warm up the interior in the driver's area.

This solution is particularly beneficial for people covering longer distances or frequently using the car in urban conditions, where frequent getting in and out requires a stable, well-contoured seat. The leather surface makes the seat easy to keep clean, and the carefully selected shade of beige helps to visually enlarge the interior of this small city segment car.

Materials and performance characteristics

The upholstery is made of genuine leather, which translates into a pleasant-to-touch, solid material with increased resistance to daily use. The beige color harmonizes well with the decorative elements and the dashboard of the Mini, creating a cohesive, organized cockpit. The use of leather promotes even distribution of pressure on the driver's body, which can reduce fatigue during longer drives.

Seat heating increases the vehicle's functionality in the autumn and winter season, improving thermal comfort within the first few minutes after starting the engine. This is a particularly practical solution in cars used daily, where reaching a comfortable temperature quickly has a real impact on driver convenience.

Condition, origin, and practical application

The seat comes from a dismantled Mini vehicle and is offered as a used component, which allows for maintaining the original character of the interior without the need to resort to replacements with a different style. This type of component is a good choice both when replacing a damaged seat and when upgrading the cabin from a base version to a more sporty one with better lateral support and a heating function.

Before installation, it is recommended to verify compatibility with the specific vehicle equipment version and the electrical installation responsible for controlling the heating. A properly selected sport seat with heating can significantly improve the ergonomics of the driver's area, increase the comfort of daily operation, and positively influence the subjective assessment of the car's value.

Interior expansion and additional information

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

To better plan the cabin transformation and assess the impact of replacing seats on comfort and the perceived value of the vehicle, it is worth reading the guide: Interior transformation: How branded seats from dismantling will drastically improve comfort and increase the value of your car. The article helps you consciously choose a set of used seats and utilize the potential of original components from dismantling in daily operation.