This is a genuine BMW latch striker, part number 51 16 8 122 492. The number stamped on the part is 51168122492; BMW's catalog files it under the short number 8122492. You will find it on our Interior Body shelf, under Mirrors, trims, storage compartments.
It fits the E36 sedan, coupe, convertible and touring (318i, 320i, 323i, 325i and 328i, 1992–1999), with the M40, M42, M43, M44, M50 or M52 engines — and the European-market versions.
BMW draws it on 6 diagrams, among them Glove Box (51_2099) and Glove Box (51_3079). It weighs about 11 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.
