Did you know the seat belt was actually invented in the early 1800's? They were the brainchild of an English scientist who actually flew a heavier-than-air craft over fifty years before the Wright Brothers. (The flight at Kitty Hawk was the first powered flight.) His seat belt was designed to keep the pilot of the craft - actually a glider - from falling out of his seat. Interestingly, they weren't used in powered aircraft until ten years after the Wright Brothers' historic flight.

As far as automobiles go, a patent for an automotive seat belt wasn't even registered in the U.S. until 1956.

They became standard equipment in 1959, but weren't mandated by law for nine more years. Despite being relatively slow to catch on, it is estimated that seat belts save over 10,000 lives a year in the U.S. alone. The seat belt has evolved considerably from its humble origins as a simple lap belt; virtually all seat belts today are of the three-point type. This consists of a single belt that runs across the lap and back up across the chest and shoulders, and are far more effective at spreading out the force of an impact. If you notice that your BMW 525I Seat Belt has become frayed, or the buckle is defective, you'll need to install new ones as soon as possible. When it comes to genuine BMW parts, you'll find the best deals right here - be it the BMW 525I Seat Belt or any other component you need.We carry the BMW 525I Seat Belt in several colors to match any interior, so check out our catalog today.