This is a genuine BMW chromium-plated birchwood front ashtray, part number 51 16 2 423 697. The number stamped on the part is 51162423697; BMW's catalog files it under the short number 2423697. You will find it on our Interior Body shelf, under Mirrors, trims, storage compartments.
It fits the E36 sedan, coupe, convertible and touring (318i, 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 the Individual wood, ashtray and cups (91_0112) diagram. It weighs about 204 g (0.4 lb).
We have not had one on the shelf yet. Request it and we will tell you when one comes off a car.
