This is a genuine BMW lever, part number 51 16 8 122 465. The number stamped on the part is 51168122465; BMW's catalog files it under the short number 8122465. You will find it on our Interior Body shelf, under Mirrors, trims, storage compartments.
It fits the E36 sedan and coupe (318i, 320i, 325i and M3, 1992–1999), with the M40, M42, M43, M50 or S50 engines — and the European-market versions.
BMW draws it on 4 diagrams, among them Glove Box (51_3079) and Glove Box (51_3080). It weighs about 5 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.
