Sealing, engine compartment left — a genuine BMW part, number 51 71 8 232 085. The number stamped on the part is 51718232085; BMW's catalog files it under the short number 8232085. You will find it on our Interior Body shelf, under Other Body equipment parts.
It fits every E46 body style (320i, 323i, 325i, 328i, 330i and M3, 1999–2006), with the M52, M54 or S54 engines — and the European-market versions.
BMW draws it on 2 diagrams, among them Engine Hood/Mounting Parts (41_1099) and Various mounting parts (51_3285). It weighs about 140 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.
