This is a genuine BMW chromium-plated push-button, part number 34 41 1 163 199. The number stamped on the part is 34411163199; BMW's catalog files it under the short number 1163199. You will find it on our Brakes shelf, under Parking brake.
It fits every E36 body style (318i, 318ti, 320i, 323i, 328i and M3, 1992–1999), with the M42, M44, M52 or S52 engines — and the European-market versions.
BMW draws it on 3 diagrams, among them Handbrake lever (34_0410) and Handbrake lever (34_0535). It weighs about 5 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.
