This is a genuine BMW centre transverse element, part number 86 19 0 000 774. The number stamped on the part is 86190000774; BMW's catalog files it under the short number 0000774. You will find it on our Instruments & Electronics shelf, under Group 19.
It fits every E36 body style (318i, 318ti, 320i, 323i, 325i and 328i, 1992–1999), with the M40, M42, M43, M44, M50 or M52 engines — and the European-market versions.
BMW draws it on 5 diagrams, among them Trailer, indiv. parts, load ramp well (03_3790) and Trailer, indiv. parts, load ramp well (03_3791). BMW's catalog calls for two of these at each place it is fitted. It weighs about 512 g (1.1 lb).
We have not had one on the shelf yet. Request it and we will tell you when one comes off a car.
