BMW 3 Series E46 Licence Plate Holder Base Black Sapphire Metallic 8204367

BMW 3 Series E46 Licence Plate Holder Base Black Sapphire Metallic is an original mounting base designed for the front bumper. The component ensures stable license plate attachment while maintaining the factory body lines and color consistency with the BMW Black Sapphire Metallic – 475 paint finish.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 8204367-BS
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 8244354
• Substitutable numbers: 51118244354, 8244354, 8204367, PK
• Location on the vehicle: Front
• Color: Black Sapphire Metallic - 475
• Category: Bumpers & Reinforcements

Purpose and function of the component

The presented license plate holder base is designed specifically for the front of the BMW 3 Series E46 body. Its purpose is to provide secure, repeatable attachment of the license plate to the bumper structure, maintaining proper rigidity and correct positioning relative to the body lines.

Thanks to its factory geometry, the holder works with the original mounting points in the bumper, which reduces the risk of stress, cracks, or looseness during daily vehicle operation.

Color and visual fit

The component is finished in Black Sapphire Metallic – 475, which allows for consistency with the body paint in the same shade. In practice, this means that after installation, the holder does not visually stand out from the bumper, and the front license plate area remains aesthetic and consistent with the car's factory appearance.

Such color matching is particularly important for post-accident repairs, bumper replacement, or restoring the car to a condition close to the original, e.g., before sale or after bodywork restoration.

Construction and mounting properties

The license plate holder belongs to the body parts group in the Bumpers and reinforcements category, responsible for the proper mounting of equipment on the front of the vehicle. The design is intended for installation at factory mounting points, which facilitates service work and reduces replacement time.

This solution allows for:

• stable license plate attachment without additional modifications,
• maintaining the correct position of the plate relative to the bumper and headlights,
• reducing vibrations and shifts while driving.

Condition and service application

The offered holder is a used component, making it an attractive solution for economic repairs when the priority is to maintain an original BMW part at a reasonable cost. This type of component is suitable both for replacing a damaged plate base and for completing missing elements after body and paint repairs.

Due to its factory origin, the holder is suitable for users expecting compliance with the original BMW specification, without the need to adapt universal replacements.

Integration with other BMW body components

The license plate holder works with the front bumper and other front-end components, such as reinforcements, grilles, or decorative strips. Proper selection of this element is important for the final visual effect and the correct fitment of the entire front body section.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the front bumper area in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as mounting bases, brackets, or additional covers, check the available parts in the BMW Bumpers and reinforcements category.

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