Chromium-plated birchwood front ashtray — a genuine BMW part, number 51 16 2 424 265. The number stamped on the part is 51162424265; BMW's catalog files it under the short number 2424265. 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 201 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.
