Original BMW Cover Strip, Left Headlight to Hood Seal, for BMW E46 Coupe, Convertible, and M3: 323Ci, 325Ci, 328Ci, and 330Ci (2000–2006)

Sitting on top of the driver-side headlight, this Original BMW left cover strip seals the gap between the headlight and the hood on E46 BMW 323Ci, 325Ci, 328Ci, 330Ci, and M3 coupes and convertibles. It forms a watertight seal at that joint and snaps into place without separate fasteners. BMW's name for it is the left cover strip. The piece weighs 100 g (0.2 lb) and is made in the Czech Republic. BMW began producing it in January 1999.

This Original BMW part is backed by a 24-month parts warranty.

This is the left-hand strip only. The strip is specific to the E46 two-door cars. BMW matches it to the Ci coupe and convertible range and the M3, not to the E46 sedan or wagon. Across the cars PMB fits it to, BMW's data covers the M52 engine in the 323Ci and 328Ci, the M54 and M56 in the 325Ci, the M54 in the 330Ci, and the S54 in the M3.

Technical Details

• Manufacturer: BMW (Original BMW part)
• Part number: 63-12-8-384-489
• BMW part name: cover strip, left
• Position: top of left headlight, below the hood edge
• Weight: 100 g (0.2 lb)
• Production start: January 1999
• Made in the Czech Republic
• Sold individually
• Warranty: 24 months on parts

Common Questions

Does this fit the E46 sedan?
No. BMW matches this strip to the E46 coupe, convertible, and M3.

What does the strip actually do?
It creates a watertight seal between the top of the headlight and the hood.

Fitment & Compatibility

Use the fitment table below to confirm year, model, submodel, and application notes before ordering. PMB Performance has spent over 20 years matching parts to vehicles and can verify this against your VIN.