This is a genuine BMW reinforcement left, part number 51 71 8 176 117. The number stamped on the part is 51718176117; BMW's catalog files it under the short number 8176117. You will find it on our Interior Body shelf, under Other Body equipment parts.
It fits the E36 convertible (318i, 323i, 325i, 328i and M3, 1994–1999), with the M42, M43, M44, M50, M52 or S50 and other engines — and the European-market versions.
BMW draws it on 2 diagrams, among them Splash Wall Parts (41_0936) and Various body parts (51_4106). It weighs about 46 g (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.
