Tow cable — a genuine BMW part, number 82 12 9 406 650. The number stamped on the part is 82129406650; BMW's catalog files it under the short number 9406650. You will find it on our Merchandise & Accessories shelf, under Other Universal Accessories 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 8 diagrams, among them Tow cable (03_1106) and Tow cable (03_1107). It weighs about 880 g (1.9 lb).
We have not had one on the shelf yet. Request it and we will tell you when one comes off a car.
