BMW F30 F31 LCI Front Bumper Grille Frame Left Right N/O/S Sport Set Kit 7260497

BMW F30 F31 LCI Front Bumper Grille Frame Left Right N/O/S Sport Set Kit is a set of left and right front grille frames designed for the bumper of BMW 3 Series F30/F31 facelift (LCI) models in the Sport version. The set provides a functional solution for users who want to restore the factory look of the vehicle's front end or perform an aesthetic upgrade while maintaining original geometry and component fitment.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7260497-2
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7260497
• Substitutable numbers: 7260497, 51137260497
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left, Right
• Category: Grilles

Purpose and function of the grille frame

The set includes a grille frame mounted in the front part of the body, on the left and right sides, allowing for the symmetrical restoration of the air intake zone in the bumper. The element is matched to the styling line of the Sport version, ensuring consistency with the factory design of the BMW F30/F31 LCI.

The frame acts as a support for the actual grille, stabilizing its position relative to the bumper and adjacent components. The properly shaped mounts facilitate correct seating of the element, which translates into secure fastening and a reduction of unwanted play in the front fascia zone.

Set construction and mounting fitment

The set includes a frame designed for installation on the left and right sides of the bumper, which is particularly important for comprehensive front-end repairs following mechanical damage. The construction is prepared for use with factory mounting points, without the need for any modifications to the bumper structure.

The placement on the vehicle in the front fascia area ensures compatibility with the factory cooling system and air ducts, and the properly profiled geometry of the frame allows for maintaining the correct airflow to the radiator and other components.

Product characteristics and advantages of use

As an element from the Grilles and radiator covers group, the grille frame influences both the aesthetics and the correct guidance of the airflow in the front part of the vehicle. Using an original solution dedicated to a specific generation of the BMW 3 Series reduces the risk of fitment issues typical of aftermarket parts with universal geometry.

Key benefits of using this set include:

• maintaining a consistent look of the vehicle's front in the Sport LCI version,
• restoring the factory line of the bumper and grille after body and paint repairs,
• secure seating of the grille thanks to matched mounting points,
• maintaining proper airflow in the radiator area.

Condition of the element and use in service practice

The product is offered as a used original BMW part, which in service practice often represents a favorable compromise between quality and repair cost. Compared to low-quality replacements, the original grille frame ensures proper fitment with the factory bumper and adjacent components, which is significant both for post-accident repairs and for replacing worn or damaged service parts.

Such a solution is particularly useful in workshops specializing in the BMW brand, where assembly repeatability, predictable behavior of the element, and the ability to quickly match it to the existing vehicle configuration are valued.

Expanding the BMW front-end upgrade

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the front fascia zone in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as additional frames, fillers, or air intake covers, check out the available parts in the BMW Grilles and radiator covers category.

For users considering the choice between refurbished parts and original used parts in other vehicle systems, the following guide may be helpful: Manual transmission failures – why an original used part is a more sensible choice than regeneration, which shows a practical approach to selecting components for car repairs.