BMW E46 M3 Front Bumper Licence Plate Base Silbergrau Silver Grey A08 2694725

BMW E46 M3 Front Bumper Licence Plate Base Silbergrau Silver Grey A08 is an original component from the Bumpers and reinforcements group, designed for installation in the front part of the vehicle body. Specifically engineered for the M3 model, this base ensures proper mounting of the license plate and a consistent, factory-look finish for the front bumper in Silbergrau Metallic - A08 color.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 0017948-SBG
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 0017948
• Substitutable numbers: 51110017948, 0017948, 51112694725, 2694725, EM
• Location on the vehicle: Front
• Color: Silbergrau Metallic - A08
• Category: Bumpers & Reinforcements

Purpose and function of the component

The front license plate base serves a structural and mounting function, stabilizing the license plate on the bumper and reducing vibrations while driving. Thanks to its dedicated shape tailored to the BMW E46 M3, the component allows for maintaining the correct mounting geometry and an aesthetic finish of the front body section.

Precise fitment to the bumper from the Bumpers and reinforcements group facilitates installation and minimizes the risk of material stress, which is crucial when operating in varying road conditions.

Color and visual fitment

The finish in Silbergrau Metallic - A08 allows for consistency with the factory paint palette used on the BMW E46 M3. As a result, the base blends harmoniously with the bumper line without the "tacked-on" effect, which is significant for both restoration and post-accident repairs.

Its placement in the front zone makes the component highly visible, which is why proper color and shape matching translates into a neat, technically correct appearance of the entire vehicle front.

Installation characteristics

The base is intended for installation in the front bumper area, at the factory license plate mounting point. The construction tailored to the BMW allows for installation in accordance with the original mounting points, without the need for interfering with the bumper structure or additional shape adjustments.

As an element from the Bumpers and reinforcements category, the base works with other components of the front body zone, providing stable support for the plate and limiting its movement during operation.

Condition and practical application

The offered item is used, which makes it an attractive solution for budget repairs, front-end reconstruction after a collision, or restoring the vehicle to a configuration close to factory specifications. Choosing an original license plate base allows you to maintain proper bumper fitment and avoid problems typical of universal holders.

The base will prove useful both in daily operation and in projects where maintaining the original body specification of the BMW E46 M3 is important, e.g., when preparing the car for sale or for collector use.

Expanding your BMW body configuration

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the front bumper zone in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as reinforcements, beams, or additional mounts, check out the available parts in the BMW Bumpers and reinforcements category.

When planning broader modernization work on the vehicle, it is also worth checking out tips on selecting used mechanical components, which you can find in the article Used gearbox – when is it worth it and what you need to remember, which helps you approach the purchase of parts from the secondary market consciously.