Exchange radio BAV.C PROFESS.RECEIVERRDS — a genuine BMW part, number 65 12 8 357 042. The number stamped on the part is 65128357042; BMW's catalog files it under the short number 8357042. You will find it on our Instruments & Electronics shelf, under Radio, amplifier, CD player.
It fits the E36 sedan, coupe and convertible (318i, 320i, 325i, 328i and M3, 1992–1999), with the M40, M42, M43, M50, M52 or S50 engines — and the European-market versions.
BMW draws it on 3 diagrams, among them Radio Bavaria C Professional (65_0353) and Radio Bavaria C Professional (65_2150). It weighs about 1.3 kg (2.8 lb).
We have not had one on the shelf yet. Request it and we will tell you when one comes off a car.
