This is a genuine BMW trim panel clip, part number 52 20 7 027 582. The number stamped on the part is 52207027582; BMW's catalog files it under the short number 7027582. You will find it on our Interior Body shelf, under Seatbelts.
It fits the E46 compact (316ti, 318td, 318ti, 320td and 325ti, 2001–2004), with the M47N, M54, N40, N42, N45 or N46 engines.
BMW draws it on 3 diagrams, among them Retrofit, ski bag (03_2665) and Seat, rear, backrest trims (52_2819). BMW's catalog calls for 15 of these at each place it is fitted. It weighs about 10 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.
