Genuine BMW part 52 20 8 204 865: Left centre bearing cover. The number stamped on the part is 52208204865; BMW's catalog files it under the short number 8204865. You will find it on our Interior Body shelf, under Seatbelts.
It fits the E36 touring (316i, 318i, 318tds, 320i, 323i, 325tds and 328i, 1994–1997), with the M41, M43, M51 or M52 engines. It also fits the E46 sedan and coupe (320i, 323i, 325i, 328i and 330i, 1999–2006), with the M52, M54 or M56 engines — and the European-market versions.
BMW draws it on 3 diagrams, among them Rear seat centre armrest (52_0716) and Rear seat centre armrest (52_2380). It weighs about 4 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.
