Covering front left — a genuine BMW part, number 51 13 8 165 045. The number stamped on the part is 51138165045; BMW's catalog files it under the short number 8165045. You will find it on our Interior Body shelf, under Other Body equipment parts.
It fits the E36 convertible (318i, 323i, 325i, 328i and M3, 1994–1999), with the M42, M43, M44, M50, M52 or S50 and other engines — and the European-market versions.
BMW draws it on the Hardtop Parts (54_0184) diagram. It weighs about 155 g (0.3 lb).
We have not had one on the shelf yet. Request it and we will tell you when one comes off a car.
