Genuine BMW part 51 21 8 253 472: Base, lock cylinder right. The number stamped on the part is 51218253472; BMW's catalog files it under the short number 8253472. You will find it on our Interior Body shelf, under Other Body equipment parts.
It fits the E46 compact (316ti, 318td, 318ti, 320td and 325ti, 2001–2004), with the M47N, M54, N40, N42, N45 or N46 engines.
BMW draws it on the Door swivel handle, front (from 09/00) (41_1354) diagram. It weighs about 6 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.
