I am in a state that does not require a front bumper license plate. So, I would like to take the frame off of the bumper of my 545. Man, was I surprised/pissed to find that the license plate frame was screwed directly into the bumper itself! There are two raised screw holes that are very visible.
In my 540, BMW had a very well thought out solution for this, but not so now...or at least from what I see.
Has anyone else dealt with this and, other then keeping the frame in place, did you find a reasonably inconspicuous solution?
Thanks, Dan
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I'm still trying to figure out what to do. I'll probably sand down the raised portions carefully and then find something to plug it with and apply touch up paint
The other option is something like Bumperplugs.com if they make them in 545 colors. Or just leave the plate holder on, perhaps with a euro plate.
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Quote: I'm still trying to figure out what to do. I'll probably sand down the raised portions carefully and then find something to plug it with and apply touch up paint
The other option is something like Bumperplugs.com if they make them in 545 colors. Or just leave the plate holder on, perhaps with a euro plate. | But you're required to have a front plate in CA! 
...this coming from a guy who hasn't had a front plate on his 530i since day one, 57,000 miles ago! 
I did, however, go ahead and put my front plate on the 545i....
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ughhh and now i wanna know if in ny front plates are neccessary ..
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My dealer here in California didn't even attach the front licence bracket. There was a disclaimer form I had to sign saying that I knew that they hadn't attached the licence bracket. Funny. And good, no holes!
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Quote: | My dealer here in California didn't even attach the front licence bracket. There was a disclaimer form I had to sign saying that I knew that they hadn't attached the licence bracket. Funny. And good, no holes! | Same experience here--I told them in advance not to attach front plate, and when I was signing the paperwork, they had me sign the release form--apparently some dealers were getting into trouble for not installing the front plates.
For those with holes, I've used Bumperplugs on several Porsches:
www.bumperplugs.com
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