Hood — a genuine BMW part, number 41 61 8 238 461. The number stamped on the part is 41618238461; BMW's catalog files it under the short number 8238461. You will find it on our Exterior Body shelf, under Other Bodywork parts.
It fits the E46 sedan and touring (320i, 323i, 325i, 328i and 330i, 1999–2005), with the M52 or M54 engines — and the European-market versions.
BMW draws it on the Engine Hood/Mounting Parts (41_1099) diagram. It weighs about 19 kg (42 lb).
We have not had one on the shelf yet. Request it and we will tell you when one comes off a car.