Sure, that would work in theory, but would require some heavy duty drilling into a heavy steel bumper. There is not enough space between the plastic bumper cover and the steel bumper to use self taps without them having to penetrate the heavy steel bumper. Surely there is a better way.

Thinking of looking for an OEM type euro plate bracket made for this vehicle, and wondering would the OEM bracket serve as a template for drilling holes in places where the steel is predrilled behind it....

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2009 X5 3.0
2001 X5 4.4 - Sold