Direct fit subframes for the BMW Mini F56, bolting to the car’s original seat mounting points without drilling. Part number COBBNP7E327-F56.
The F56 is the third-generation MINI hatch, produced from 2014 onwards across Cooper, Cooper S, and John Cooper Works variants. These steel subframes use the Cobra 291mm x 330mm bolt pattern, the standard fitting pattern across the majority of the Cobra seat range. A sliding runner is included in the price, restoring fore and aft adjustment that a fixed bucket seat removes.
One point worth knowing before the conversion: the F56’s original seats carry airbag and occupancy sensor wiring. Disconnecting these without proper procedure will trigger warning lights and can affect airbag system readiness. This is not a reason to avoid the swap, but it is the step that needs attention before the subframes go in. A main dealer or specialist familiar with MINI electrics can disconnect and code out the sensor correctly.
At £212.50 for a single side, with the option to order a pair, the Cobra direct fit subframes sit at a consistent price with other car-specific frames in the range. The included sliding runner is a cost saving against most competing seat brands, which charge for the runner as a separate part.
Have you written anything about this exact product?
Yes, we have covered this exact product: Customer Car: Mini F56 With Mirco RS1 FIA Seat Fitted With Multipoint Side Mounts. That is first-hand coverage from our own builds and showroom, not brochure copy.
Will this fit my car?
This frame is made for the BMW Mini F56. Chassis code and years matter more than the badge, as floor pans change between generations, so if your car sits near a changeover year, send us the registration and we will confirm before you order.
Which seats does it take?
Cobra design each tailored frame around a particular seat, so check the Compatible seats tab above for the designed pairing. Other seats with a matching bolt pattern can work as cross-compatible components rather than a designed set, so ask us before mixing brands.
Do I keep fore-and-aft adjustment?
Yes, and unlike most brands the sliding runner comes included with a Cobra frame, in the price. That changes the like-for-like comparison against other makers, where the runner is a separate part on top. Our guide to sliding runners covers how they work.
Base mount or side mount, and does it matter?
This is a base-mount frame: the seat bolts down through its base, the simpler stack that suits seats with a flat bottom and keeps the install low-fuss. Our guide on base mount versus side mount explains the whole fitting stack.
