Template for drilling holes for front center mounted OEM license plate bracket

Dekdo · 12-15-2019, 08:33 AM

EDIT/

Didn’t realize there were existing slots in the bumper to locate the license plate holder.

minirips2 · 12-15-2019, 11:06 AM

You don't really need to drill holes. the bracket has two tabs that go into slots in the front bumper cover. The screws themselves are self-tapping. It will make sense when you have all the parts in hand and test fit them. At least, that's how it went on my 128i. Be careful not to over-tighten the screws. They can easily strip the holes they make. Hope that helped.

b1aze · 12-16-2019, 02:28 PM

Carbonio plate mount is my preferred solution but its your call.

gjm120 · 12-16-2019, 05:12 PM

The Skene bracket needs holes but they are on the underside of the bumper.

olds350 · 12-18-2019, 04:07 PM

Agreed, try not to drill into the face of the bumper, either get the underside mount or the one that fits into the tow hook threaded insert.

NorthernDancer · 12-20-2019, 12:44 PM

I too have the Skene bracket for almost 10 years now.

mackeroni · 12-30-2019, 01:34 PM

Been running with no front plate for awhile now in Ohio. (Shhhhh…)

Peace... Mack

12-15-2019, 08:33 AM	#1
Dekdo Private 10 Rep 78 Posts Drives: BMW 135i Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	Template for drilling holes for front center mounted OEM license plate bracket EDIT/ Didn’t realize there were existing slots in the bumper to locate the license plate holder. Last edited by Dekdo; 01-09-2020 at 10:04 AM..
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12-15-2019, 11:06 AM	#2
minirips2 Second Lieutenant 207 Rep 282 Posts Drives: 2010 128i 6M CR Slicktop Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Illinois iTrader: (1)	You don't really need to drill holes. the bracket has two tabs that go into slots in the front bumper cover. The screws themselves are self-tapping. It will make sense when you have all the parts in hand and test fit them. At least, that's how it went on my 128i. Be careful not to over-tighten the screws. They can easily strip the holes they make. Hope that helped.
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12-16-2019, 02:28 PM	#3
b1aze Just one more taste... 566 Rep 2,011 Posts Drives: 2013 128i 6MT MSport Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Uxbridge MA iTrader: (18)	Carbonio plate mount is my preferred solution but its your call.
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12-16-2019, 05:12 PM	#4
gjm120 Colonel 2182 Rep 2,806 Posts Drives: 2013 128i, 2021 230i Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: East Texas iTrader: (1)	The Skene bracket needs holes but they are on the underside of the bumper. __________________ E82 / BMWP Springs / Koni Yellows / M front control arms / Adjustable front endlinks / M rear guide rods / Whiteline Poly RSFB
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12-18-2019, 04:07 PM	#5
olds350 Needs a long road trip... 347 Rep 527 Posts Drives: '11 e91, '13 e88, '19 golf R Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: NC iTrader: (0)	Agreed, try not to drill into the face of the bumper, either get the underside mount or the one that fits into the tow hook threaded insert.
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12-20-2019, 12:44 PM	#6
NorthernDancer Colonel 848 Rep 2,276 Posts Drives: 08 Sedona 128 & 06 330xiT 6MT Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Ottawa On Canada iTrader: (3)	I too have the Skene bracket for almost 10 years now.
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12-30-2019, 01:34 PM	#7
mackeroni Former Opel GT Pilot 327 Rep 771 Posts Drives: 2011 135i, AW, CR, 6MT Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Canton, OH USA iTrader: (0)	Been running with no front plate for awhile now in Ohio. (Shhhhh…) Peace... Mack __________________ So, that's it. I am doomed. There is no patch, no methadone, no substitute. Curse you BMW. Curse you and your seamless power delivery. Curse the incredible sense of road feel. Curse the comfort, the luxury, the envious looks from the masses. I am... hopelessly addicted.
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