Drilling template right — a genuine BMW part, number 51 71 2 250 004. The number stamped on the part is 51712250004; BMW's catalog files it under the short number 2250004. You will find it on our Interior Body shelf, under Other Body equipment parts.
It fits every E36 body style (318i, 318ti, 320i, 323i, 325i and 328i, 1992–1999), with the M40, M42, M43, M44, M50 or M52 engines — and the European-market versions.
BMW draws it on 2 diagrams, among them Cover door sill / wheel arch (51_2196) and M trim, sill / wheel arch (51_2761). It weighs about 334 g (0.7 lb).
We have not had one on the shelf yet. Request it and we will tell you when one comes off a car.
