This is a genuine BMW protection cover bracket, part number 52 10 8 165 731. The number stamped on the part is 52108165731; BMW's catalog files it under the short number 8165731. You will find it on our Interior Body shelf, under Tail trim.
It fits every E36 body style (318i, 318ti, 320i, 323i, 325i and 328i, 1992–1999), with the M40, M42, M43, M44, M50 or M52 engines — and the European-market versions.
BMW draws it on 7 diagrams, among them Front Seat Electrical Backrest Frame (52_0564) and BMW Sports Seat Frame Electrical (52_0568). It weighs about 7 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.
