Genuine BMW part 51 16 8 173 728: Eject-box bracket. The number stamped on the part is 51168173728; BMW's catalog files it under the short number 8173728. You will find it on our Interior Body shelf, under Mirrors, trims, storage compartments.
It fits every E36 body style (318i, 318ti, 320i, 323i, 325i, 328i and M3, 1992–1999), with the M40, M42, M43, M44, M50 or M52 and other engines — and the European-market versions.
BMW draws it on 6 diagrams, among them Centre console cubbies (51_3092) and Centre console cubbies (51_3094). It weighs about 52 g (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.
