Genuine BMW part 51 16 7 001 409: Instrument panel, switch centre. The number stamped on the part is 51167001409; BMW's catalog files it under the short number 7001409. You will find it on our Interior Body shelf, under Mirrors, trims, storage compartments.
It fits every E46 body style (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 30 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.
