Antenna base f short rod antenna — a genuine BMW part, number 65 21 8 375 159. The number stamped on the part is 65218375159; BMW's catalog files it under the short number 8375159. You will find it on our Instruments & Electronics shelf, under Rod antenna.
It fits the E36 convertible and compact (318i, 318ti, 323i, 325i, 328i and M3, 1994–1999), with the M42, M43, M44, M50, M52 or S50 and other engines — and the European-market versions.
BMW draws it on 4 diagrams, among them Retrofit kit, short rod aerial (03_2381) and Single Components F Short Rod Antenna (65_0199). It weighs about 97 g (0.2 lb).
We have not had one on the shelf yet. Request it and we will tell you when one comes off a car.
