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Originally Posted by tooloud10
I agree with most of that, just not the part where the CPO process shouldn't flag non-factory holes in the bodywork based on speculation of what they were used for.
The fact that a dealer or previous owner took the easy route to satisfy legal requirements in their region doesn't make it any less damage to an otherwise good car. I actually believe this kind of thing is exactly what CPO was designed to address.
What if the holes weren't for a plate but for an aftermarket laser jammer or additional driving lights? What makes the damage any different?
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As far as BMW and the CPO process are concerned, those holes are not damage and the bumper meets expectations. Those are factory holes as far as the situation goes since the dealer followed the prescribed process for mounting the plate. In some states the dealers must mount the plate prior to the customer taking delivery so some dealers mount them right away.
My dealer always mounts the plate as part of PDI unless specifically told not to. That is why my CA met my M340i coming off the truck before anyone could touch it.