Decorative strip, alum., I-panel, left — a genuine BMW part, number 51 41 7 895 816. The number stamped on the part is 51417895816; BMW's catalog files it under the short number 7895816. 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 or S54 engines — and the European-market versions.
BMW draws it on 3 diagrams, among them Retrofit, decor alum., shadow brushed (03_1343) and Retrofit, decor alum., shadow brushed (03_1344). It weighs about 241 g (0.5 lb).
We have not had one on the shelf yet. Request it and we will tell you when one comes off a car.
