This is a genuine BMW covering Lower, part number 51 71 8 179 954. The number stamped on the part is 51718179954; BMW's catalog files it under the short number 8179954. You will find it on our Interior Body shelf, under Other Body equipment parts.
It fits the E36 convertible (318i, 323i, 325i and 328i, 1994–1999), with the M42, M43, M44, M50 or M52 engines — and the European-market versions.
BMW draws it on the Various body parts (51_4106) diagram. It weighs about 115 g (0.3 lb).
We have not had one on the shelf yet. Request it and we will tell you when one comes off a car.
