Genuine BMW part 51 71 8 232 513: Hood stopper. The number stamped on the part is 51718232513; BMW's catalog files it under the short number 8232513. You will find it on our Interior Body shelf, under Other Body equipment parts.
It fits the E46 coupe (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 Engine Hood/Mounting Parts (41_1099) and Front Panel (51_3276). BMW's catalog calls for two of these at each place it is fitted. 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.
