This is a genuine BMW spacer holder, part number 12 52 7 503 178. The number stamped on the part is 12527503178; BMW's catalog files it under the short number 7503178. You will find it on our Electrical shelf, under Other Engine Electrical System parts. It supersedes the older number 1438115, so a part carrying that number is the same part.
It fits every E46 body style (320i, 325i and 330i, 2001–2006), with the M54 or M56 engines — and the European-market versions.
BMW draws it on 2 diagrams, among them Cylinder head attached parts (11_2169) and Cylinder head attached parts (11_6208). It weighs about 9 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.
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Good — minimal wear, fully functional.
Fair — normal wear, fully functional.
Acceptable — visible wear, still functional.
Returns: 30 days if a part arrives damaged or isn't what the listing described. Full policy.
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