This is a genuine BMW plug protection, part number 72 11 8 231 914. The number stamped on the part is 72118231914; BMW's catalog files it under the short number 8231914. You will find it on our Interior Body shelf, under Other Parts and accessories, body 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 3 diagrams, among them Seatbelts (72_0080) and Safety Belt Front Left (72_0300). BMW's catalog calls for two of these at each place it is fitted. It weighs about 2 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.
