Genuine BMW part 51 16 8 229 240: Upper armrest vinyl. The number stamped on the part is 51168229240; BMW's catalog files it under the short number 8229240. You will find it on our Interior Body shelf, under Mirrors, trims, storage compartments.
It fits every E46 body style (320i, 323i, 325i, 328i and 330i, 1999–2006), with the M52 or M54 engines — and the European-market versions.
BMW draws it on the Centre console/armrest, support, trim pan (51_3242) diagram. It weighs about 370 g (0.8 lb).
We have not had one on the shelf yet. Request it and we will tell you when one comes off a car.
