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Left operating rod

BMW Part Number:51 22 8 212 171
51228212171short number 8212171
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Fits E46 — 316i, 316i 1.6, 316i 1.9, 318d, 318i, 320d, 320i, 323i +8 more
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Genuine BMW Part

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Left operating rod – BMW diagram04 View BMW DiagramSee this part on the official exploded view

This is a genuine BMW left operating rod, part number 51 22 8 212 171. The number stamped on the part is 51228212171; BMW's catalog files it under the short number 8212171. You will find it on our Interior Body shelf, under Other Body equipment parts.

It fits the E46 sedan and touring (320i, 323i, 325i, 328i and 330i, 1999–2005), with the M52, M54 or M56 engines — and the European-market versions.

BMW draws it on 2 diagrams, among them Door mechanism rear (up to 09/00) (41_1112) and Door swivel handle, rr (from 09/00) (41_1355). 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.

Details

BMW Part Number51 22 8 212 171
Also written as512282121718212171
QualityGenuine BMW · OEM

Every used part is inspected and graded before listing. Condition grades:

  • Good — minimal wear, fully functional.
  • Fair — normal wear, fully functional.
  • Acceptable — visible wear, still functional.

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