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      09-20-2021, 11:59 AM   #1
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Rear license plate holder

Probably a very minute detail, but noticed when transferring plates from my old vehicle to the new F90 -- the rear license plate holder is incredibly...cheap.

The screws provided strip out the plastic housing that attaches to the trunk and the license plate is on -- but not tight/super secure.

Anyone else have the same experience, or is there a more secure license plate holder? I'll probably get roasted for this lol, as it doesnt affect drivability or performance at all, but I noticed it when I came out of the store and noticed the temp tag hanging on for dear life, which is what made me go home and pull everything apart and look for a better way to secure it.
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Probably a very minute detail, but noticed when transferring plates from my old vehicle to the new F90 -- the rear license plate holder is incredibly...cheap.

The screws provided strip out the plastic housing that attaches to the trunk and the license plate is on -- but not tight/super secure.

Anyone else have the same experience, or is there a more secure license plate holder? I'll probably get roasted for this lol, as it doesnt affect drivability or performance at all, but I noticed it when I came out of the store and noticed the temp tag hanging on for dear life, which is what made me go home and pull everything apart and look for a better way to secure it.
I did not notice an issue when my "permanent" plates arrived and I changed out the temporary tag. Maybe the person whom installed the temporary tag got a little carried away and over tightened / stripped the screw anchors.
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Have this issue. Just hope I never have to take the plate off because don’t think that plastic piece can take another screwing.
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      09-21-2021, 01:09 PM   #4
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Have this issue. Just hope I never have to take the plate off because don’t think that plastic piece can take another screwing.
So its not just me? LOL..

The plate attachments for the BMW are cheap AF. Really surprised me!

I pulled my plate off my Audi Q8 that I traded in and it was really surprising in the quality of just that.

Oh well..
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I just had the same issue on my 2021 X3 when I switched to vanity plates

I got this one off of Amazon and it is much better and secure

JoyTutus Rear License Plate Bracket Frame Mount Tag Holder Compatible with 1 to 6 Series Car Accessories Replacement Part 51187160607& 51188238061 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07C7YZ6SK...UTF8&psc=1
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I just had the same issue on my 2021 X3 when I switched to vanity plates

I got this one off of Amazon and it is much better and secure

JoyTutus Rear License Plate Bracket Frame Mount Tag Holder Compatible with 1 to 6 Series Car Accessories Replacement Part 51187160607& 51188238061 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07C7YZ6SK...ing=UTF8&psc=1


Thanks for this! It has a vehicle fitment checker on the top when you bring the product up on amazon, says it doesnt fit the 2021 M5. Not sure if thats true or not..
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Given amazons return policy I would buy it and take the chance as it's likely to fit. I'm guessing the size of the plates are the same and will work. I took the chance and it worked for my x3

Worse case is you return it or relatively cheap to keep on hand for another car
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I just had the same issue on my 2021 X3 when I switched to vanity plates

I got this one off of Amazon and it is much better and secure

JoyTutus Rear License Plate Bracket Frame Mount Tag Holder Compatible with 1 to 6 Series Car Accessories Replacement Part 51187160607& 51188238061 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07C7YZ6SK...UTF8&psc=1


Thanks for this! It has a vehicle fitment checker on the top when you bring the product up on amazon, says it doesnt fit the 2021 M5. Not sure if thats true or not..
I noticed it immediately when I bought the car putting in my temp tags. I bought this one and some SS bolts.

GTP Rear License Plate Base Mount... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DMQB4GJ...p_mob_ap_share
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I noticed it immediately when I bought the car putting in my temp tags. I bought this one and some SS bolts.

GTP Rear License Plate Base Mount... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DMQB4GJ...p_mob_ap_share
I got the one that was linked above. It just got delivered, so i've yet to install it, but hoping it fits!!
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