[sk03]

Apologies if this question has been asked before - my state requires front plate. I just noticed that there's no hole or mount on my newly delivered x50e. At the bottom centre it appears that there is a wide radar/sensor and clearly plate cant go on top of it. I don't have the M Sports package. What have people with state requirements done for this ? Suggestions and pictures please.
Thanks in advance.

[BigEvan1923]

Originally Posted by sk03

Apologies if this question has been asked before - my state requires front plate. I just noticed that there's no hole or mount on my newly delivered x50e. At the bottom centre it appears that there is a wide radar/sensor and clearly plate cant go on top of it. I don't have the M Sports package. What have people with state requirements done for this ? Suggestions and pictures please.
Thanks in advance.

In the trunk you should have the mounting bracket for a front plate. I brought it to my dealer to drill and install. Goes right into the plastic above the radar / below the kidneys.

Some people do the tow hook bracket install, but I never loved the off center placement.

[tooloud10]

I tried a tow hook solution on my 45e and didn't like it so I just used velcro to stick the plate to the car and it has proven to be the ideal solution.

[MJBradley1967]

If you don't like the idea of lag screwing the standard mount to the bumper cover, there's always a Sly Bracket.
https://www.slybrackets.com/store/BO...-etc-p80520617

[aaaaaaaaaz]

Originally Posted by MJBradley1967

If you don't like the idea of lag screwing the standard mount to the bumper cover, there's always a Sly Bracket.
https://www.slybrackets.com/store/BO...-etc-p80520617

For LCI msport bumper I don't really see a way to install these...

[MJBradley1967]

Originally Posted by alanzyy

For LCI msport bumper I don't really see a way to install these...

That's the one I got for my 2022, plus a leveling bracket.

I would look around their website, I would be surprised if they aren't keeping up with the changes.

[sk03]

Originally Posted by BigEvan1923

In the trunk you should have the mounting bracket for a front plate. I brought it to my dealer to drill and install. Goes right into the plastic above the radar / below the kidneys.

Some people do the tow hook bracket install, but I never loved the off center placement.

Thanks for your response and all other responses.
For once google failed me today . I went looking for a solution and it brought straight to posts on this forum discussing third party plates. I actually got in touch with a vendor ! After the response above I went looking back in my car and found the exact same plate as shown in the pic which is actually a BMW part. It has a small cutout in the middle bottom to account for the radar shape mounted below. I'm taking car to the dealer for getting the precision drilling done . I just saved myself 100 bucks and un-necessary hassle to have a plate mounted on top of air intake grills.

[BigEvan1923]

Originally Posted by sk03

Thanks for your response and all other responses.
For once google failed me today . I went looking for a solution and it brought straight to posts on this forum discussing third party plates. I actually got in touch with a vendor ! After the response above I went looking back in my car and found the exact same plate as shown in the pic which is actually a BMW part. It has a small cutout in the middle bottom to account for the radar shape mounted below. I'm taking car to the dealer for getting the precision drilling done . I just saved myself 100 bucks and un-necessary hassle to have a plate mounted on top of air intake grills.

Happy to help!