This is a genuine BMW support left, part number 51 11 2 233 845. The number stamped on the part is 51112233845; BMW's catalog files it under the short number 2233845. You will find it on our Interior Body shelf, under Other Body equipment parts.
It fits every E36 body style (318i, 318ti, 320i, 323i and 325i, 1992–1999), with the M40, M42, M43, M44, M50 or M52 engines — and the European-market versions.
BMW draws it on 4 diagrams, among them M trim panel, front (51_2190) and M trim panel, front (51_2270). It weighs about 28 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.
