Genuine BMW part 51 41 8 259 980: Armrest, matt chrome, front, right. The number stamped on the part is 51418259980; BMW's catalog files it under the short number 8259980. You will find it on our Interior Body shelf, under Other Body equipment parts.
It fits the E46 coupe and convertible (323i, 325i, 328i, 330i and M3, 2000–2006), with the M52, M54, M56 or S54 engines — and the European-market versions.
BMW draws it on 3 diagrams, among them Retrofit, int.mouldings, matt chrome (03_0598) and Retrofit, int.mouldings, matt chrome (03_0599). It weighs about 660 g (1.5 lb).
We have not had one on the shelf yet. Request it and we will tell you when one comes off a car.
