Genuine BMW part 51 13 8 229 138: Synthetic strip. The number stamped on the part is 51138229138; BMW's catalog files it under the short number 8229138. You will find it on our Interior Body shelf, under Other Body equipment parts.
It fits the E46 coupe and convertible (323i, 325i, 328i, 330i and M3, 2000–2006), with the M52, M54, M56 or S54 engines — and the European-market versions.
BMW draws it on 2 diagrams, among them exterior trim / grille (51_3691) and exterior trim / grille (51_4137). BMW's catalog calls for two of these at each place it is fitted. It weighs about 15 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.
