Help installing front vanity plate on X5
 

I recently purchased a German vanity plate for the front of the truck. If anyone can coach me as to the proper way to install it, it would be greatly appreciated. I'd like to know exactly what mounting screws/bolts/or push pins I should use to ensure stability and to provide a good look. I really don't want to "go out on a limb" and try installing without help for fear that I will be buying a new bumper. Thanks in advance....Jamie

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RealOEM.com Diagram Selection You mean this.....

Are these allowed in NYC by any chance?

Yes - as long as your back license plate is the legitimate one.

Wait...why?

Am I missing something- I see these around quite a bit and don't quite get why you would install a plate from a country that the car isn't registered (or even built) in.

:dunno: To each there own.

Hence the word "vanity" plate. Guessing since it is a German car, put German plates on it thus sticking to country of origin. Just a guess. Personally, I just like them.:thumbup:

Not exactly. looking for someone that has applied one of these and trying to find out exactly what mounting hardware was used.

You would need one of these plastic licence plate holders. It can be fastened with couple of phillips srews direcly to the bumper. Better option is to get oem licence plate base(see realoem diagram) and fasten the same thing on it.
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i centered the plate holder on the front of my x and used two screws around 8x2" and thats all you need.

I hate to just use regular wood screws to mount this bracket that holds the tag. I'd like to drill the holes then place some sort of plastic "pop rivet" I just don't want it to eventually work its way out while driving. Thanks so far though.

I already have the plastic mounting that I purchased with the tag. I just don't want to go off on a frenzy drilling holes until I find a suitable mounting bolt or etc.

If you don't want to drill holes, then just use the Velcro. Genuine Velcro is pretty strong.
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How to Install a Front License Plate without drilling the Bumper - evolutionm.net

Thanks, apparently I have been looking in the wrong places. I appreciate the info......Jamie