Let`s make sure you are clear on what this listing offers, exactly.
Basically
This listing offers a door latch (main mechanism).
Driver or Passenger Side
The part being offered here is for the passenger side in the context of the US market.
Fitment
The part being offered here is expected to fit
a BMW 3 Series, 3rd generation. Another name for this model series or body style is E36. When we refer to this model series, we do not include the two-door Z3 even though it contains many parts of this model series.
For the US market, the part being offered here does not fit the entire model series range. Please see the fitment chart.
This part fits all of the years for this model series: 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, and 1999.
This part does not fit all of the body styles for this model series. It only fits the 2-Door, Convertible, and Lightweight Coupe 2-Door.
This part does not fit all of the model names for this model series. It only fits the 318i, 318is, 323i, 325i, 325is, 328i, 328is, and M3.
Part Number
The part number officially assigned for this part is 51218169046. The parts literature sometimes shows the first four digits of the part number separate from the last seven digits, like this: 5121 8169046. Sometimes they use periods and dashes in the part number; sometimes not.
Pictures
The pictures you see on this listing are of the actual part you would be buying.
Not Included
The listing specifically does not include: Rods. Wiring. Actuator. Grommets
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).
Part-Specific Flaws
Cosmetic damage.
Donor Vehicle
1997 328i Convertible. If you need the VIN, please ask.