Genuine BMW Part
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Fastener — a genuine BMW part, number 54 21 8 251 229. The number stamped on the part is 54218251229; BMW's catalog files it under the short number 8251229. You will find it on our Exterior Body shelf, under Other Sliding Roof / Folding Top parts.
It fits the E46 sedan, convertible, touring and compact (320i, 323i, 325i and 328i, 1999–2006), with the M52, M54 or M56 engines — and the European-market versions.
BMW draws it on 10 diagrams, among them Trim panel, front I (51_3160) and Trim panel, front (51_4431). It weighs about 10 g (under 0.1 lb). It also comes in BMW kits Set, mounting parts, bumper, rear (2293990) and Set, mounting parts, bumper, front (2293995) and 2 more.
We have not had one on the shelf yet. Request it and we will tell you when one comes off a car.
Details
54 21 8 251 229542182512298251229Trim panel, front I
Diagram 51_3160
Trim panel, front
Diagram 51_4431
Trim panel, rear
Diagram 51_4432
M trim panel, front
Diagram 51_4519
Verkleidung vorn II
Diagram 51_4522
Trim panel, rear II
Diagram 51_4533
M trim panel, rear
Diagram 51_4543
M trim panel, front
Diagram 51_4825
M trim panel, rear
Diagram 51_4827
HARDTOP PARTS
Diagram 54_0258
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