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Cover sliding roof motor

BMW Part Number:51 44 8 173 538
51448173538short number 8173538
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Fits E36 — 316i, 318i, 318is, 318tds, 320i, 323i, 323i 2.4, 325i +5 more
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Cover sliding roof motor — a genuine BMW part, number 51 44 8 173 538. The number stamped on the part is 51448173538; BMW's catalog files it under the short number 8173538. You will find it on our Interior Body shelf, under Other Body equipment parts.

It fits the E36 sedan and touring (318i, 320i, 325i, 328i and M3, 1992–1999), with the M42, M43, M44, M50, M52 or S50 and other engines — and the European-market versions.

BMW draws it on 2 diagrams, among them Headlining / Handle (51_2040) and Headlining / Handle (51_2206). It weighs about 104 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.

Details

BMW Part Number51 44 8 173 538
Also written as514481735388173538
QualityGenuine BMW · OEM
SedanM52AutomaticCB85

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