Body skeleton, through-loading system — a genuine BMW part, number 41 00 8 242 259. The number stamped on the part is 41008242259; BMW's catalog files it under the short number 8242259. You will find it on our Exterior Body shelf, under Other Bodywork parts.
It fits the E46 sedan (320i, 323i, 325i, 328i and 330i, 1999–2005), with the M52 or M54 engines — and the European-market versions.
BMW draws it on the Body skeleton (41_1090) diagram. It weighs about 277 kg (611 lb).
We have not had one on the shelf yet. Request it and we will tell you when one comes off a car.
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Good — minimal wear, fully functional.
Fair — normal wear, fully functional.
Acceptable — visible wear, still functional.
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