Genuine BMW part 51 21 8 229 627: Cover left chromium-plated. The number stamped on the part is 51218229627; BMW's catalog files it under the short number 8229627. 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, 325i, 328i and 330i, 1999–2006), with the M52 or M54 engines — and the European-market versions.
BMW draws it on 3 diagrams, among them Retrofit, Chrome Line Exterieur (03_0831) and Door mechanism front (up to 09/00) (41_1111). It weighs about 80 g (0.2 lb).
We have not had one on the shelf yet. Request it and we will tell you when one comes off a car.
