This part is listed by BMW as BMW part number 51117894989 (51-11-7-894-989) and is described as Genuine BMW Front Bumper Trim Cover, Primered, Front, without front reflector holes (Euro style.) Fits 2002 (11/2001 production and newer), 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006 model BMW M3 (E46 M3).
Looking to get rid of those unsightly front reflectors on your E46 M3? While many people use body-matched reflectors to hide these ugly U.S. only eye sores, the best solution is to do away with the holes entirely. This Genuine BMW front bumper cover assures your body shop will have the finest factory original parts for the job. This item does not include any other ancillary parts, just the bumper cover itself. You would reuse your other factory parts (fog lights, brake ducts, bumper carrier, etc). Professional paint and installation recommended for best results.
Replaces BMW Part # 51117894990 (51-11-7-894-990)
Please note -
This bumper is NOT a direct install on the 2001 and very early 2002 model E46 M3 without modification. The first year E46 M3 (2001) used an aluminum internal bumper impact carrier, which carried into the first two months of the 2002 model year. This bumper is made for the 11/2001 production cars which used the later carbon fiber style bumper carrier. The Euro style bumper cover specific to the 2001 model year M3 is not available in the US.
If you are installing this bumper cover on a non-M3 model, please note some modification may be necessary to adapt this for your non-M3 model.
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BMW Fitments:
3 Series
E46 (99-05) > M3