E46 M3 & Coupe Front License Plate Holder

Before I picked up my new M3 I asked the dealer not to install the front license plate and plate bracket. This bracket requires that two holes be drilled in the front bumper, not something I wanted. The stock bracket is also quite bulky, and doesn't really match the sleek lines of the car.

My state law, however, requires a front plate (this bit of information cost me $75!), so I fabricated a low-profile plate holder that not only looks better than the larger, bulkier, stock one, but is held on by two small screws on the underside of the bumper, rather than screws through the front. When it is removed, there are no holes visible (unless you crawl under the bumper and look up!).

The holder is made from 1" brushed aluminum angle. There are two side pieces screwed vertically on each side of the license plate, and two bumper-mounted brackets bolted to these with 5mm Allen head stainless steel bolts.

The photos below show various views of the plate holder.

It works on the E46 M3 & coupe and other cars,  and fits standard license plates from Canada and the USA.
Due to popular demand, this is now available for sale here, for the M3 and many other cars.

Front three quarter view of low-profile plate bracket

Top  View, the plate holder is barely thicker than the license plate itself!

Side View - closeup of edge of bracket, showing stainless steel Allen screw

Side view without license plate.


 

CAD drawing of left side bracket

This product has been so well received by the M3 community, that I have decided to make it available for sale.

Please click here for details

Happy motoring!

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