Left side member — a genuine BMW part, number 41 12 8 153 759. The number stamped on the part is 41128153759; BMW's catalog files it under the short number 8153759. You will find it on our Exterior Body shelf, under Other Bodywork parts.
It fits the E36 coupe and convertible (318i, 323i, 325i, 328i and M3, 1992–1999), with the M42, M43, M44, M50, M52 or S50 and other engines — and the European-market versions.
BMW draws it on 3 diagrams, among them Single Components for Body-Side Frame (41_0046) and Single Components for Body-Side Frame (41_0847). It weighs about 3.5 kg (7.7 lb).
We have not had one on the shelf yet. Request it and we will tell you when one comes off a car.
