Armrest, matt chrome, rear, left — a genuine BMW part, number 51 43 8 257 961. The number stamped on the part is 51438257961; BMW's catalog files it under the short number 8257961. You will find it on our Interior Body shelf, under Other Body equipment parts.
It fits the E46 coupe (323i, 325i, 328i, 330i and M3, 2000–2006), with the M52, M54, M56 or S54 engines — and the European-market versions.
BMW draws it on 2 diagrams, among them Retrofit, int.mouldings, matt chrome (03_0598) and Armrest, rear (51_3734). It weighs about 280 g (0.6 lb).
We have not had one on the shelf yet. Request it and we will tell you when one comes off a car.
