What is this cover?

[Katkarot]

Hi Everyone

I just got a used 2012 135i and I found this thing in the trunk but I have no idea what it is.

Does anyone know and where it goes?

It appears to hook onto something as the back has 2 hooks.

Thanks

[b1aze]

Front plate bracket.

[Katkarot]

Thanks!

[Dackelone]

Originally Posted by b1aze

Front plate bracket.

+1.


The hooks grab the underside of the front bumper cover. Screws hold the bracket in place. Most people use double sided tape or velcro instead of this bracket and screws.

[b1aze]

I even opted for the tow-hook plate kit so i didnt even have to deal with the cheap plate bracket. I would have picked a different kit than i did knowing what i know now, but its better than screw holes in the bumper!!

http://www.bimmian.com/Tow-Hook-Lice...r-E88-1-Series

I got this one and its a little cheesey. I ended up adjusting how the plate fit on the brackets and it looks a little better, but the whole washer-stack and giant securing nut looks a little cheap. There are better options, but you pay for it.

[Katkarot]

Thanks for the info everyone

I went with the RHO Plate because I need it right away and luckily I was able to source it distributor locally on day that I need it. These kits are expensive.

[135IS]

nothing is cheap on these cars unfortunately maybe valve caps lol