This is a genuine BMW chromium-plated rear ashtray, part number 51 16 2 493 306. The number stamped on the part is 51162493306; BMW's catalog files it under the short number 2493306. 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 4 diagrams, among them Centre console cubbies (51_3092) and Centre console cubbies (51_3094). It weighs about 185 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.
