Base, lock cylinder, left — a genuine BMW part, number 51 21 7 012 769. The number stamped on the part is 51217012769; BMW's catalog files it under the short number 7012769. You will find it on our Interior Body shelf, under Other Body equipment parts.
It fits the E46 sedan, coupe, convertible and touring (320i, 323i and 325i, 1999–2006), with the M52, M54 or M56 engines — and the European-market versions.
BMW draws it on 2 diagrams, among them Door swivel handle, front (from 09/00) (41_1354) and Door swivel handle, rr (from 09/00) (41_1355). It weighs about 10 g (under 0.1 lb).
We have not had one on the shelf yet. Request it and we will tell you when one comes off a car.
