F97 X3M Rear License plate mount - screws damaging paint

spta97 · 01-15-2023, 06:52 PM

And it fits other BMWs. I suspect the template for the screw holes are the same across most if not all models

R BMW · 01-16-2023, 09:17 AM

If they stick out too far, why not go to a plumbing supply store and pick up some black rubber faucet repair gaskets and install over the end of the screws.

Max Well · 01-16-2023, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by R BMW

If they stick out too far, why not go to a plumbing supply store and pick up some black rubber faucet repair gaskets and install over the end of the screws.

Another option for sure, but personally prefer the clean look and the machined screws and guides of the Amazon bracket (for less than $15 and without leaving the house). Thanks for sharing though

kmac03 · 01-16-2023, 12:27 PM

Called my dealer to see if they had the OEM bracket. They did, but the foam had been drilled through. Have one on order and purchasing the Amazon one. Will compare quality.

R BMW · 01-17-2023, 11:15 AM

Just found these on a site:https://www.bmwpartspros.com/oem-par...b3J5IFBhZ2U%3D

Maybe will work for you.

ttx3m · 01-20-2023, 11:47 PM

Thanks for all those contributing to this thread! My bracket was not causing paint to be scratched but the self taping screws stripped out the bracket and one screw wouldn’t hold. Just installed the Amazon bracket and it was perfect. Tossed the other garbage in the recycle.

Appreciate this post!

01-15-2023, 06:52 PM	#67
spta97 Colonel 1390 Rep 2,220 Posts Drives: BMW 2020 X3MC Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: New York iTrader: (0)	And it fits other BMWs. I suspect the template for the screw holes are the same across most if not all models
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01-16-2023, 09:17 AM	#68
R BMW Second Lieutenant 948 Rep 279 Posts Drives: 2014 328Xi GT, 2020 X3 MC Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Minnesota iTrader: (1) Garage List 2020 BMW X3 M Comp [0.00] 2014 328Xi GT [10.00]	If they stick out too far, why not go to a plumbing supply store and pick up some black rubber faucet repair gaskets and install over the end of the screws.
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01-16-2023, 12:27 PM	#70
kmac03 Private 28 Rep 83 Posts Drives: BMW X3 Join Date: Jul 2022 Location: Denver iTrader: (0)	Called my dealer to see if they had the OEM bracket. They did, but the foam had been drilled through. Have one on order and purchasing the Amazon one. Will compare quality.
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01-17-2023, 11:15 AM	#71
R BMW Second Lieutenant 948 Rep 279 Posts Drives: 2014 328Xi GT, 2020 X3 MC Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Minnesota iTrader: (1) Garage List 2020 BMW X3 M Comp [0.00] 2014 328Xi GT [10.00]	Just found these on a site:https://www.bmwpartspros.com/oem-par...b3J5IFBhZ2U%3D Maybe will work for you.
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01-20-2023, 11:47 PM	#72
ttx3m Second Lieutenant 339 Rep 233 Posts Drives: 2022 BMW X3MC Join Date: Nov 2022 Location: Saint Louis iTrader: (0) Garage List 2022 BMW X3M Compet ... [10.00]	Thanks for all those contributing to this thread! My bracket was not causing paint to be scratched but the self taping screws stripped out the bracket and one screw wouldn’t hold. Just installed the Amazon bracket and it was perfect. Tossed the other garbage in the recycle. Appreciate this post!
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