Genuine BMW part 51 47 8 256 162: Holding strap. The number stamped on the part is 51478256162; BMW's catalog files it under the short number 8256162. You will find it on our Interior Body shelf, under Other Body equipment parts.
It fits the E46 sedan and coupe (320i, 323i, 325i, 328i, 330i and M3, 1999–2006), with the M52, M54, M56 or S54 engines — and the European-market versions.
BMW draws it on 3 diagrams, among them Trunk trim panel (51_3258) and Trim panel, trunk floor (51_3744). It weighs about 20 g (under 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.
