This is a genuine BMW rubber cover, part number 51 71 1 977 597. The number stamped on the part is 51711977597; BMW's catalog files it under the short number 1977597. You will find it on our Interior Body shelf, under Other Body equipment parts.
It fits the E36 sedan, coupe, convertible and touring (318i, 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 3 diagrams, among them Side Panel/Tail Trim (41_0000) and Side Panel/Tail Trim (41_0022). It weighs about 127 g (0.3 lb).
We have not had one on the shelf yet. Request it and we will tell you when one comes off a car.
