Genuine BMW part 51 21 7 002 279: Cover left chromium-plated. The number stamped on the part is 51217002279; BMW's catalog files it under the short number 7002279. 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 2 diagrams, among them Retrofit, Chrome Line Exterieur (03_0831) and Door swivel handle, front (from 09/00) (41_1354). It weighs about 10 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.
