This is a genuine BMW moulded part column B, part number 41 21 8 204 995. The number stamped on the part is 41218204995; BMW's catalog files it under the short number 8204995. You will find it on our Exterior Body shelf, under Other Bodywork 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 Cavity shielding, side frame (41_1142) and Cavity shielding, side frame (41_1276). It weighs about 30 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.
