Genuine BMW part 51 21 8 229 624: Cover right chromium-plated. The number stamped on the part is 51218229624; BMW's catalog files it under the short number 8229624. 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 2 diagrams, among them Retrofit, Chrome Line Exterieur (03_0831) and Door mechanism front (up to 09/00) (41_1111). It weighs about 13 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.
