Handle bracket, left chromium-plated — a genuine BMW part, number 51 21 7 002 269. The number stamped on the part is 51217002269; BMW's catalog files it under the short number 7002269. You will find it on our Interior Body shelf, under Other Body equipment parts.
It fits the E46 coupe and convertible (323i, 325i, 328i, 330i and M3, 2000–2006), with the M52, M54, M56 or S54 engines — and the European-market versions.
BMW draws it on 2 diagrams, among them Retrofit, Chrome Line Exterieur (03_0831) and Door swivel handle, front (from 09/00) (41_1354). It weighs about 100 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.
