This Listing
Let`s make sure you are clear on what this listing offers, exactly.Basically
This listing offers a door hinge brake.Front or Rear
The part being offered here is for the front of the vehicle.Fitment
The part being offered here is expected to fit- a BMW 3 Series, 4th generation. Another name for this model series or body style is E46.
For the US market, the part being offered here does not fit the entire model series range. Please see the fitment chart.
This part does not fit all of the years for this model series. It only fits: 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, and 2005.
This part does not fit all of the body styles for this model series. It only fits the 4-Door, and Touring and only for the years indicated.
This part does not fit all of the model names for this model series. It only fits the 320i, 323i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 330i, and 330xi and only for the years indicated.
Part Number
The part number officially assigned for this part is 51218160959. The parts literature sometimes shows the first four digits of the part number separate from the last seven digits, like this: 5121 8160959. Sometimes they use periods and dashes in the part number; sometimes not.Pictures
The pictures you see on this listing might be of the actual part(s) you would be buying, or it might not be, due to how multi-item listings work.Not Included
The listing specifically does not include: Gasket.For many buyers, their front door hinge brake is not missing, just damaged but the related parts are intact. Many buyers are fine with transferring these from their existing part.
But, for buyers who need to replace the related parts too, we offer them for sale separately:
Genuine BMW E46 Gasket. Door hinge brake. Front 51218208647
Also not included: Fasteners
Many buyers are fine with paying for the right fasteners even though they are in used condition. For them, we offer fasteners for sale.
Probably everyone would prefer free fasteners, but every fastener (bolt, nut, screw) we offer has to be removed, authenticated, inspected, cleaned, added to computer inventory, then placed in the warehouse until sold. When sold, it has to be retrieved and packed, and the computer inventory level has to be downcounted. Doing this for free is not viable for this business.
Genuine BMW Mini Fasteners, misc. T-30 bolt
Quality
The part we are offering here is a used but genuine BMW part. It was most likely original equipment (OE) installed at the factory when the car was manufactured. The company who supplied this part is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM).Finally ...
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Part-Specific Flaws
Cracks in plastic sleeve.Finally ...
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