Plate left — a genuine BMW part, number 52 10 8 122 151. The number stamped on the part is 52108122151; BMW's catalog files it under the short number 8122151. You will find it on our Interior Body shelf, under Tail trim.
It fits the E36 coupe and convertible (318i, 325i and M3, 1992–1999), with the M42, M43, M44, M50 or S50 engines — and the European-market versions.
BMW draws it on 3 diagrams, among them Front Seat Unlocking (52_0561) and Front Seat Unlocking (52_0562). It weighs about 27 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.
