Front license plate holder missing
05-20-2015, 06:10 PM
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Front license plate holder missing
I bought my car in Arizona, but i moved to California now, where front license plate is mandatory, I just observed that the front license plate holder is missing and their are no screw holes also... what is the easiest way out for me?
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05-20-2015, 07:17 PM
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Couple of options. There are kits that screw into the tow bolt as audiophool says. If you don't know where that is, it is the little "door" in the bumper off to one side. You can also get the license plate base which comes with cars that are in states with two license plates. Not sure how hard it is to find those already in the color you need. If you have a common color maybe a junkyard has one you can get. I'm pretty sure the license plate base just screws into the bumper and either the holes are just hidden or they just screw into the bumper material. There may be different parts for PDC and non-PDC bumbers.
05-20-2015, 07:36 PM
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My Ride: Alpine E60, '09 535i-Premium, Sport and Comfort Access PackageMods: Lux H8 V3 Angel Eyes, Weisslicht LED license plate lights, Interior LED lights, RPI Scoop, Matte Black Grills, Smoked LED side markers & side reflectors, 35% tint all around, and a 3
Wait your supposed to have a front plate? 
Instead of using the normal holder look for the L bracket versions that screw in from the bottom so there are no screw holes on the front of the bumper.
Instead of using the normal holder look for the L bracket versions that screw in from the bottom so there are no screw holes on the front of the bumper.
05-21-2015, 08:52 PM
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Can I install this plate mount without drilling the holes?
05-22-2015, 12:41 AM
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My Ride: Alpine E60, '09 535i-Premium, Sport and Comfort Access PackageMods: Lux H8 V3 Angel Eyes, Weisslicht LED license plate lights, Interior LED lights, RPI Scoop, Matte Black Grills, Smoked LED side markers & side reflectors, 35% tint all around, and a 3
05-27-2015, 05:03 AM
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My Ride: E53 E60 E92
I got a "fix-it" ticket for missing front license here in WA state. Had 10-days to fix it or they'll send me a real ticket in the mail
Don't have the heart to drill the bumper so I got this for now:
Front Bumper Tow Hook License Plate Mounting Bracket Holder for BMW 1 3 x5 X6 | eBay
Don't have the heart to drill the bumper so I got this for now:
Front Bumper Tow Hook License Plate Mounting Bracket Holder for BMW 1 3 x5 X6 | eBay
06-21-2015, 04:31 AM
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I just got pulled over here in MD (2nd time in 3 years) and told the trooper that the bumper did not come with license plate holder (same answer as before), just got a warning and a feedback form on how the traffic stop was 
. I just remember not to speed so that I don't catch their attention.
BTW, I was in LA sometime back and DID notice a majority of BMW's or Audi's were rolling without front license plate.
. I just remember not to speed so that I don't catch their attention.BTW, I was in LA sometime back and DID notice a majority of BMW's or Audi's were rolling without front license plate.
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