BMW e39 (98-03) Trunk Lock + Actuator OEM Trunk Lock Assembly with Trunk Lock Actuator NOTE: fits from 09/1997 Production Date ONWARD. BMW part# 51 24 8 236 897, note the mid-year splits. Genuine BMW part, recently made: not been lying around. PLEASE NOTE the mid-year split on PRODUCTION date. See Models Chart BELOW. Not sure about your car? email us your VIN to confirm.