WTB: trunk licence plate mount

330xtrai · 03-20-2014, 08:28 AM

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Like title says looking for a rear licence plate mount my screw holes I are messed up only 2 barely work can get them off without breaking it lol. If your in new Jersey new York area I can possibly pick it up. Lmk thanks

pj.rodriguez · 03-20-2014, 12:21 PM

Dealer should have them. I don't know of anyone with extra license plate brackets. I had mine replaced also.

330xtrai · 03-21-2014, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by pj.rodriguez

Dealer should have them. I don't know of anyone with extra license plate brackets. I had mine replaced also.

Yeah I'll probably end up doing it if I remember and have the will power Lmao. Thanks

ATRannals · 03-22-2014, 10:20 PM

Looking for the same thing! Bought mine used and the dealer just put on the plates with 2 large screws. :-(

Bought a nice smoked cover and when I went to replace with black bolts, all the threads are screwed up. Looks like I'll be making a trip to the dealer as well.

330xtrai · 03-23-2014, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by ATRannals

Looking for the same thing! Bought mine used and the dealer just put on the plates with 2 large screws. :-(

Bought a nice smoked cover and when I went to replace with black bolts, all the threads are screwed up. Looks like I'll be making a trip to the dealer as well.

Yeah same thing here. It about 30 bucks I think on getbmwparts.com it's about 25 bucks. I'll probably get it from a dealer since I can get a discount

1QuikWS6 · 03-27-2014, 02:04 AM

Replaced mine also - it never ceases to amaze me the 'quality' of German engineering

I've been driving for 37 yrs now, owned more cars that I can remember, each one had a simple design of plastic inserts that plate screws into - never a problem. And even if one did strip out - it's like $1 to get new ones...

But no, BMW has a 'better' idea - lets make an additional bracket, that needs to be screwed to car, then the plate screws to that, with metric fine threaded bolts that can only be a certain length.

Then comes the first winter you own the car, in Spring the bolts are rusted into the bracket so you can't even get the friggen plate off, & of course you can't get the bracket off either because those screws are behind the plate...

Maybe they should go back to simpler/cheaper ways of doing things like they have been done successfully for 100 yrs to save $$, instead of deleting oil dipsticks, spare tires & such.

Make sure once you get the new bracket - lightly coat the plate screws with anti-seize before installing - you'll thank yourself next time you need to remove the plate

330xtrai · 03-27-2014, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by 1QuikWS6

Replaced mine also - it never ceases to amaze me the 'quality' of German engineering

I've been driving for 37 yrs now, owned more cars that I can remember, each one had a simple design of plastic inserts that plate screws into - never a problem. And even if one did strip out - it's like $1 to get new ones...

But no, BMW has a 'better' idea - lets make an additional bracket, that needs to be screwed to car, then the plate screws to that, with metric fine threaded bolts that can only be a certain length.

Then comes the first winter you own the car, in Spring the bolts are rusted into the bracket so you can't even get the friggen plate off, & of course you can't get the bracket off either because those screws are behind the plate...

Maybe they should go back to simpler/cheaper ways of doing things like they have been done successfully for 100 yrs to save $$, instead of deleting oil dipsticks, spare tires & such.

Make sure once you get the new bracket - lightly coat the plate screws with anti-seize before installing - you'll thank yourself next time you need to remove the plate

Lol I know I x can't even take my plate off I'll probably have to rip it out of the frame. Also when you try to take it out it just scraps the paint under lol. It's the small things that count

chitownkev · 04-13-2014, 02:48 PM

Hey, I have a bracket that I just took off my 335i last week. One of the holes is completely shot, but the other 3 are fine and it should be fine for holding on your plate. I'd sell cheap, just enough to make it worth my time and shipping, PM me if interested.

330xtrai · 04-13-2014, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by chitownkev

Hey, I have a bracket that I just took off my 335i last week. One of the holes is completely shot, but the other 3 are fine and it should be fine for holding on your plate. I'd sell cheap, just enough to make it worth my time and shipping, PM me if interested.

thanks for the offer but I think ill just buy a new one when i get a chance.
Thanks anyway

Kangarooski · 07-12-2014, 06:39 PM

When I bought my car it did not have the bracket either. Went to Napa Auto and bought some plastic threads to toss in the holes and a generic plate mount all for around 10 bux. worked perfect and there is really no way to tell the difference.

03-20-2014, 08:28 AM	#1
330xtrai Do you even post BRO? 219 Rep 2,937 Posts Drives: 330xi Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 BMW 330xi [0.00]	WTB: trunk licence plate mount BIMMERPOST / Classifieds Asking Price: None Item Interest Like title says looking for a rear licence plate mount my screw holes I are messed up only 2 barely work can get them off without breaking it lol. If your in new Jersey new York area I can possibly pick it up. Lmk thanks __________________ E90\|330xi\|SGM\|Terra Cotta interior\|Forged1 Wheels(one side red the other city lights)\|M3 Rep Front Bumper\|Msport Rear Bumper\|KW V1 Coilovers\|K&N Air Filter\|OEM Black Grille\|Red Cyba Air scoops\|DIY Gloss Black Side Splitters\|Tee rear splitters\|Monkey Air Freshener\| DSC_0395-2
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pj.rodriguez Lieutenant Colonel 84 Rep 1,623 Posts Drives: Alpine White 128i Cabrio Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada iTrader: (9) Garage List 2008 BMW 128i E88 [9.00]	Dealer should have them. I don't know of anyone with extra license plate brackets. I had mine replaced also. __________________ 2008 128i E88 / Alpine White / Boston Leather Sport / 6AT / M3 Paddle Shifters / Bilstein B8 / H&R Springs / Dinan Fixed Camber Plates / BMW 335i Front Brakes / PIAA Xtreme White 4150K Angel Eyes / Rear Fogs Enabled / Cyba Air Scoops / Euro Airbox / BMW Performance Exhaust / Stubby BMW Antenna
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ATRannals Private 6 Rep 75 Posts Drives: 2013 335is - 6MT Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Damascus, MD iTrader: (1)	Looking for the same thing! Bought mine used and the dealer just put on the plates with 2 large screws. :-( Bought a nice smoked cover and when I went to replace with black bolts, all the threads are screwed up. Looks like I'll be making a trip to the dealer as well. __________________ 2008 335i Montego Blue - RIP 2013 335is LeMans Blue
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1QuikWS6 No 55mph 1622 Rep 8,476 Posts Drives: F32 435ix MSport Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Blitzburgh, PA iTrader: (113) Garage List 2022 BMW M440ix Vert [0.00] 2015 BMW 435ix MSport [0.00] 2000 Pontiac Trans Am [0.00]	Replaced mine also - it never ceases to amaze me the 'quality' of German engineering I've been driving for 37 yrs now, owned more cars that I can remember, each one had a simple design of plastic inserts that plate screws into - never a problem. And even if one did strip out - it's like $1 to get new ones... But no, BMW has a 'better' idea - lets make an additional bracket, that needs to be screwed to car, then the plate screws to that, with metric fine threaded bolts that can only be a certain length. Then comes the first winter you own the car, in Spring the bolts are rusted into the bracket so you can't even get the friggen plate off, & of course you can't get the bracket off either because those screws are behind the plate... Maybe they should go back to simpler/cheaper ways of doing things like they have been done successfully for 100 yrs to save $$, instead of deleting oil dipsticks, spare tires & such. Make sure once you get the new bracket - lightly coat the plate screws with anti-seize before installing - you'll thank yourself next time you need to remove the plate __________________ F32 435ix//MGM//M Sport-Prem-Tech-Driver Assist-Lighting-Cold Weather-Dyn Handling Pkgs//M4 Black Lthr Int w/M4 Alum Blade Trim//HK w/Bavsound Stg3//763M//M4 Euro LCI Tails//M4 Mirrors w/CF Covers//AWCarbon CF F/R Spoilers-Side Splitters-Diffuser 6WB/ID6 HU+HUD/IND M4 Alcantara Armrest//PURE S2 Turbo//AA FMIC+DP//ER CP+TIC//3.5bar TMAP/TS DV//AWE Tuning Exh w/Blk Tips//Turner MS CF Intake//BM3 Cary Jordan Tune//MPerf Diff//PrecRW Ignition Kit
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chitownkev Enlisted Member 0 Rep 31 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	Hey, I have a bracket that I just took off my 335i last week. One of the holes is completely shot, but the other 3 are fine and it should be fine for holding on your plate. I'd sell cheap, just enough to make it worth my time and shipping, PM me if interested. Attached Images
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07-12-2014, 06:39 PM	#10
Kangarooski Private First Class 4 Rep 122 Posts Drives: 07 335i Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Chicago iTrader: (3)	When I bought my car it did not have the bracket either. Went to Napa Auto and bought some plastic threads to toss in the holes and a generic plate mount all for around 10 bux. worked perfect and there is really no way to tell the difference.
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