Lever outer left — a genuine BMW part, number 52 10 8 122 157. The number stamped on the part is 52108122157; BMW's catalog files it under the short number 8122157. You will find it on our Interior Body shelf, under Tail trim.
It fits the E36 coupe and convertible (318i, 325i and M3, 1992–1999), with the M42, M43, M44, M50 or S50 engines — and the European-market versions.
BMW draws it on 3 diagrams, among them Front Seat Unlocking (52_0561) and Front Seat Unlocking (52_0562). It weighs about 33 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.
