This is a genuine BMW luggage basket, part number 82 12 9 401 483. The number stamped on the part is 82129401483; BMW's catalog files it under the short number 9401483. You will find it on our Merchandise & Accessories shelf, under Other Universal Accessories parts. BMW has since replaced it with 0442358.
It fits every E36 body style (318i, 318ti, 320i, 323i and 325i, 1992–1999), with the M40, M42, M43, M44, M50 or M52 engines — and the European-market versions.
BMW draws it on 5 diagrams, among them Luggage basket (03_3294) and Luggage basket (03_3295). It weighs about 4.0 kg (8.7 lb).
We have not had one on the shelf yet. Request it and we will tell you when one comes off a car.
