This is a genuine BMW clip, part number 51 47 8 229 316. The number stamped on the part is 51478229316; BMW's catalog files it under the short number 8229316. You will find it on our Interior Body shelf, under Other Body equipment parts.
It fits the E46 coupe and convertible (323i, 325i, 328i, 330i and M3, 2000–2006), with the M52, M54, M56 or S54 engines — and the European-market versions.
BMW draws it on 3 diagrams, among them Retrofit, Chrome Line Exterieur (03_0831) and Mucket / trim, entrance (51_3738).
We have not had one on the shelf yet. Request it and we will tell you when one comes off a car.
