Genuine BMW part 51 21 8 226 591: Cover, catch bracket. The number stamped on the part is 51218226591; BMW's catalog files it under the short number 8226591. You will find it on our Interior Body shelf, under Other Body equipment parts.
It fits the E46 coupe, convertible and compact (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 Door mechanism front (up to 09/00) (41_1111) and Front Door Control/Door Lock (41_1353). BMW's catalog calls for two of these at each place it is fitted. It weighs about 6 g (under 0.1 lb).
We have not had one on the shelf yet. Request it and we will tell you when one comes off a car.
