Genuine BMW part 51 16 8 259 495: Front ashtray insert. The number stamped on the part is 51168259495; BMW's catalog files it under the short number 8259495. You will find it on our Interior Body shelf, under Mirrors, trims, storage compartments.
It fits the E46 sedan, coupe, convertible and touring (320i, 323i, 325i, 328i, 330i and M3, 1999–2006), with the M52, M54 or S54 engines — and the European-market versions.
BMW draws it on the Storing Partition Mounting Parts (51_3233) diagram. It weighs about 72 g (0.2 lb).
We have not had one on the shelf yet. Request it and we will tell you when one comes off a car.
