The Platypus License Plate Mount
CS-AA727-NUK
CravenSpeed
Scratch and Dent?
Occasionally, we get new parts or returns that have cosmetic blemishes that do not affect the functionality of the part. Rather than toss them in the scrap bin, we offer the parts for sale at a deeply discounted price. In many cases, the location of the blemish prevents it from even being seen once the part is installed. Like all of our products, we still guarantee it to be the correct fit and to work properly and will offer to exchange components should anything need adjustment. Please note that we do not issue refunds for scratch and dent parts.
BMW 3 Series Front License Plate Mount
The Platypus is a front license plate bracket that is made in the USA to exacting specifications. It is one of the best BMW 3 Series accessories for keeping your license plate holder legal with no drilling required.
Removable
In many states, you need a front plate on your BMW, but that does does not mean you have to drill it in permanently. The Platypus is designed to fit the existing port on the front bumper of the 3 Series for model years years from 2013 to 2019. This method of installing the front plate is common and legal in all states that require front license plates. At times when the plate is not needed, it can be removed easily, leaving no trace that it was ever there.
Quick Release
We believe that touchless is the only kind of automatic car wash anyone should subject their BMW’s paint job to. If you absolutely need to use a rag car wash, then the Platypus should be removed to avoid getting caught up in the machine. We have planned for this. Using the included stainless steel flat wrench you can loosen the bolt a quarter turn and then slide the plate off before the wash. This takes less than a minute. Although we have never had a plate backing come loose accidentally, each plate backing is balanced such that if it did the plate would hang and not fall off.
Exact Fit for Your BMW
This is not a one size fits all system. After a decade of experience fitting hundreds of models and trim levels this is our exact fit front plate bracket for a 2013-2019 BMW 3 Series. The Platypus is exceptionally stable because we do not build in the adjustability that more universal kits require.
The placement of this Platypus kit will avoid triggering the PDC sensors on your BMW. At most, you will need to manually adjust the angle of the plate once installed to ensure the whole plate is out of the sensors view.
Your Platypus is Guaranteed to fit! If you have any problems, please contact us at support@cravenspeed.com
Materials
The black powder-coated mounting plate is the full size of your license plate and includes stainless steel button head screws that look excellent.
The stud portion is machined from 6061 aluminum and black anodized. We make the studs at the high end of the receivers tolerance, that way the stud fits tight and stays put while you drive (this means that the stud will not go in without a wrench, like the stock tow hook does).
The hardware provided is the exact length for your plate mount and will not stick through the back to scratch your bumper, if you would like to install a plate frame or plate cover you will need a longer set of hardware for $1 here.
Free Domestic Shipping
We ship orders every weekday. All orders placed by 2:00 pm PT will ship the same day. You will receive a shipping notification when we print the label for your order. The tracking will not indicate that the order has been shipped until it is picked up and scanned in by the carrier. Orders placed after 2:00 pm PT on Friday will ship on Monday.
Our Team is comprised of a small group of dedicated individuals who each pride themselves on providing their best work to our customers every day. We are all willing to go above and beyond for our customers to make sure they are happy with their entire shopping experience. If you need anything, please drop us a line at support@cravenspeed.com and we'd be happy to help you out. Our customer service team will usually get back to you within the hour during business hours.
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