Glove box lock upper part — a genuine BMW part, number 51 16 7 020 044. The number stamped on the part is 51167020044; BMW's catalog files it under the short number 7020044. You will find it on our Interior Body shelf, under Mirrors, trims, storage compartments.
It fits the E46 convertible (323i, 325i, 330i and M3, 2000–2006), with the M52, M54 or S54 engines — and the European-market versions.
BMW draws it on the Glove Box (51_3238) diagram. It weighs about 190 g (0.4 lb).
We have not had one on the shelf yet. Request it and we will tell you when one comes off a car.
