Cap — a genuine BMW part, number 51 44 2 257 348. The number stamped on the part is 51442257348; BMW's catalog files it under the short number 2257348. You will find it on our Interior Body shelf, under Other Body equipment parts.
It fits the E36 coupe and convertible (318i, 323i, 325i, 328i and M3, 1992–1999), with the M42, M43, M44, M50, M52 or S50 and other engines — and the European-market versions.
BMW draws it on 2 diagrams, among them Headlining / Handle (51_2040) and Hardtop Parts (54_0184). BMW's catalog calls for two of these at each place it is fitted. It weighs about 3 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.
