[J_P]

I hadn't thought about the badge (mine is de-badged anyway!)

 

[renaud]

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[renaud]

I have 5AQ (Active guard) and 5DF (active cruise control), but not the parking assistant. I see no part with only those 2 taken into account. Which part is needed? Isn't parking assistant using the central camera?

 

[renaud]

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Can you please advise if my assumption is correct based on the picture of my existing front grille?

• Front Grille: 51 13 5A79D56
• Front License Plate Holder: 51 13 7887384

I’m from Malaysia and I think we are using the same plate holder as European (ECE)? The specifications that I’m aware of:

• Yes: Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go
• No: Parking Assistant Plus (front camera)

Were you able to find the correct number for your car? It seems I have the same as you.

 

[Saltkjelen]

I have 5AQ (Active guard) and 5DF (active cruise control), but not the parking assistant. I see no part with only those 2 taken into account. Which part is needed? Isn't parking assistant using the central camera?

Added to the list.

 

[Peter1987]

 

[Peter1987]

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Got my grille from the dealer today. First dealer told me the grille would not fit an edrive 40. Second dealer got me the right part number.

 

[northerncalguy]

Nice! I really love the new grill, it should have been the grill they originally shipped the M50 with...the way the horizontal lines flow tie everything together in the front end...I guess they realized that something needed to be done and took the opportunity with the refresh .

 

[renaud]

Nice! I really love the new grill, it should have been the grill they originally shipped the M50 with...the way the horizontal lines flow tie everything together in the front end...I guess they realized that something needed to be done and took the opportunity with the refresh .

Well, I think it's only obvious for US cars without front license plate.

 

[northerncalguy]

Well, I think it's only obvious for US cars without front license plate.

Yes, definitely...for the rest of world, sorry about your rules & regulations, Americans don't care about the front plate [mostly]. The only plate that looks "right" on it is the EU one... specifically the DE plate.

 

[J_P]

Well, I think it's only obvious for US cars without front license plate.

I don't think that is true at all. It was one of the key drivers for me changing mine, although I have the Aliexpress grill. Looks much better with the horizontal lines matching across the whole front of the car.

Before (already blacked out) and after so others can judge:

 

[rollermonkey]

I don't care for the new grill, so I prefer the before. It's not my car, so it doesn't matter, though.

 

[gibee]

Woohoo it arrived today. Thanks for everyone's help, the three part numbers were right.

There was a bit of extra import duty (£78) to pay, but all in all it was cheaper shipping it in from abroad.

I didn't know the radar dome has a heating element in the front case, as I wondered why it was more expensive than the grill. I guess that is why.

I saw an i4 with the new rear lights the other day... 😁

 

[FrankMB]

Kidney grille transformation of my 2024 pre LCI i4 M50 finally done.

[edit] next pic from another point of view

 

[northerncalguy]

Cool to see the different versions from around the world

 

[renaud]

I knew it would happen with so many enthusiasts, the M50 LCI grille is in backorder at BMW without ETA 😢

 

[FrankMB]

I knew it would happen with so many enthusiasts, the M50 LCI grille is in backorder at BMW without ETA 😢

I have heared they had to limit it. It looks like you will get one currently only with a M50 VIN 😳

 

[Asianrage]

I didn't have to provide my vin. but I did have to order the radome/sensor cover. The each items were shipped from Germany 2-3 weeks after order.

 

[Redshark626]

Anyone in the UK managed to switch the front grill for the 2025 version?

Few places I've contacted won't ship to UK and my dealer says that the two part numbers I provided them won't fit my car, although I think they are just trying to put me off...

Possibly someone could kindly confirm, my car has:
Drive Recorder (S06DR)
Parking Ass. Plus (S05DN)

I believe I need:
Front Grill - 51135A79D57
Number Plate - 51137887384

 

[Belvedere98]

I have mine fitted:
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Great to see another Dutch car
All OEM parts?