This is a genuine BMW bar left, part number 51 42 8 122 261. The number stamped on the part is 51428122261; BMW's catalog files it under the short number 8122261. You will find it on our Interior Body shelf, under Other Body equipment parts.
It fits the E36 sedan and touring (318i, 320i, 325i, 328i and M3, 1992–1999), with the M40, M42, M43, M44, M50 or M52 and other engines — and the European-market versions.
BMW draws it on 4 diagrams, among them Door trim, rear (51_3108) and Door trim, rear (51_3109). It weighs about 59 g (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.
