This is a genuine BMW glove box catch, part number 51 16 8 200 678. The number stamped on the part is 51168200678; BMW's catalog files it under the short number 8200678. You will find it on our Interior Body shelf, under Mirrors, trims, storage compartments.
It fits the E46 sedan, coupe, 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 4 diagrams, among them Glove Box (51_3238) and Glove Box (51_5110). It weighs about 40 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.
