This is a genuine BMW dashboard lid, part number 51 45 8 172 697. The number stamped on the part is 51458172697; BMW's catalog files it under the short number 8172697. You will find it on our Interior Body shelf, under Covering, inner.
It fits the E36 coupe and convertible (318i, 323i, 325i, 328i and M3, 1992–1999), with the M42, M43, M44, M50, M52 or S50 engines — and the European-market versions.
BMW draws it on the Dashboard Covering/Passenger's Airbag (51_2115) diagram. It weighs about 265 g (0.6 lb).
We have not had one on the shelf yet. Request it and we will tell you when one comes off a car.
