BMW X3 F25 Front Bumper Grille Centre Middle Bottom Grid Grille M Sport 8048097

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

BMW X3 F25 Front Bumper Grille Centre Middle Bottom Grid Grille M Sport is a part from the Grilles and radiator covers group, designed for installation in the front section of the vehicle body. The black, lower central grille for the M Sport package emphasizes the dynamic character of the X3 F25, ensuring a consistent look with the factory sports bumper and proper airflow to the radiator and engine compartment.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 8048097
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 8048097
• Substitutable numbers: 8048097, 51118048097
• Location on the vehicle: Front
• Color: Black
• Category: Grilles

Purpose and function of the M Sport lower grille

The presented grille is dedicated to the front bumper in the M Sport version, mounted centrally in the lower section. It is responsible for:

• directing airflow to the radiator and cooling system components,
• protection against larger road debris,
• maintaining the consistent styling of the sports aerodynamic package.

The black color of the grille blends well with most body configurations, creating a clear, technical contrast and highlighting the lines of the front bumper.

Construction, color, and fitment

The grille has been designed as a component matched to the factory M Sport bumper of the BMW X3 F25, with appropriately shaped mounts and rib geometry. This allows for precise seating in the front part of the bumper without the need for modifications.

The black surface of the grille provides a neutral, technical look that works well with both light and dark body paints. The design of the openings allows for effective airflow while reducing the risk of mechanical damage to the radiator from small stones or other road debris.

Condition of the part and service application

The product comes from dismantling and is offered as a used part, which allows for an economical repair or restoration of the factory look of the vehicle's front. This type of component is particularly useful for:

• post-accident repairs of the front bumper,
• completing missing M Sport components,
• restoring original styling after previous modifications.

Choosing an original grille from this group allows you to maintain proper bumper fitment and correct airflow to the cooling system, which is important for both visual and functional reasons.

Benefits of using the lower central grille

Using a dedicated lower grille in a BMW X3 F25 with the M Sport package brings a number of practical benefits:

• Stylistic consistency – maintaining the original look of the vehicle's front in line with the M Sport package.
• Cooling system protection – limiting the direct impact of contaminants on the radiator and components located behind the bumper.
• Proper airflow – the grille design supports effective cooling of components in the front of the car.

For users who prioritize maintaining the factory characteristics of their BMW, using an original grille from the Grilles and radiator covers group is a technically sound and aesthetically beneficial solution.

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

Additional information and service knowledge

When working with cooling systems, electronics, or comfort systems in a BMW, it is worth using proven sources of service knowledge. If you are interested in the topic of using parts from dismantling in other models of this brand, check out the article Driving pleasure for years – how to take care of iDrive systems and electronic modules in BMW 3 and 5 series models using parts from dismantling?, where you will find practical tips on working with OEM components.