{"product_id":"bmw-cover-cap-11","title":"Original BMW Left Covering for BMW E46 3 Series and E39 5 Series (1997–2005)","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal BMW part 51-16-8-238-375 is a left-side primed covering for the E46 3 Series and E39 5 Series, which BMW names Covering primend left. BMW lists it as a left covering. It weighs 120 g, and BMW has produced it since September 1997. The left designation matters, so confirm the side before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginal BMW Parts carry a 24-month parts warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBMW applies this one covering across nearly every E46 and E39 engine variant, from four-cylinder and diesel models to the M54 six and the M62 V8 in the 540i. BMW shows no end date for production, so the number remains current for both chassis. It is sold individually as a single piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturer: BMW\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart number: 51-16-8-238-375\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBMW name: covering, primed, left\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSide: left\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 120 g (0.3 lb)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduction start: September 1997\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChassis: E46 3 Series and E39 5 Series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold individually\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty: 24-month parts warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this the left or right covering?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe packet does not state the finish, so contact PMB with your VIN before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it the same for the E46 and E39?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. BMW uses this one number on both chassis.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes one order cover both sides?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. This number is the left covering only, sold as a single piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFitment \u0026amp; Compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse the table below to verify the year and submodel for your build. PMB Performance can confirm this against your VIN, backed by more than 20 years of parts and fitment work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable border=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\" width=\"100\"\u003eYear\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\" width=\"125\"\u003eMake\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\" width=\"150\"\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\" width=\"80\"\u003eSubmodel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eNotes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1999–2000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBMW\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e323i\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2001–2005\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBMW\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e325i\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2001–2005\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBMW\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e325xi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1999–2000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBMW\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e328i\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2001–2005\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBMW\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e330i\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2001–2005\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBMW\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e330xi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2001–2003\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBMW\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e525i\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1997–2000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBMW\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e528i\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2001–2003\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBMW\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e530i\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1997–2003\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBMW\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e540i\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"SSF E","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47779897901234,"sku":"BSMS_51-16-8-238-375","price":91.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0521\/8792\/2610\/files\/3F57CF69-B06B-402A-9BCF-860980531282-2.jpg?v=1785474833","url":"https:\/\/pmbperformance.com\/products\/bmw-cover-cap-11","provider":"PMB Performance","version":"1.0","type":"link"}