A Planted Technology seat bracket for the BMW M140i. Part number SB139-1.
The M140i is the last of a particular kind of BMW: a small hatchback with a straight six driving the rear wheels. That combination has gone and it is not coming back, which is most of why people are buying and building them now.
A word about part numbers on the small BMWs
We carry several brackets across the F2x and F3x cars under different base numbers, including SB242 and SB120-M2, and this one under SB139-1. Which one your car takes depends on the exact model and year rather than on the family name, so send us the registration and we will tell you. Do not order by comparing the titles.
What it needs
An M140i is quick and it is short. It rotates readily and it rewards a driver who can feel that happening early, which is exactly the situation where sliding in a soft seat costs you. The standard sports seat is better than average and still gives up once a harness goes in.
Side airbags, occupancy sensing and usually powered adjustment. Tell us the specification.
Have you written anything about this exact product?
Yes, we have covered this exact product: Our Top Fixed Competition Bucket Seats For The BMW M140I, and Lexus Planted Technology Frames Updated For 2026. 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 1 Series. 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?
Check the bolt pattern in the specification against your seat. The Compatible seats tab above lists what bolts straight on. If your seat is not listed, tell us what you run and we will confirm the fit.
Do I keep fore-and-aft adjustment?
Only with a sliding runner between the frame and the seat, which is a separate part on Planted frames. If more than one person drives the car, budget for the runner. Our guide to sliding runners explains the options and widths.
Is this for the driver or passenger side?
Both sides are available on this listing, pick driver or passenger side at the point of order (sides listed are for right-hand-drive cars). Left-hand-drive car? Ask us, as the sides swap over and availability varies by model.