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<div class="product-specs" style="margin-bottom: 25px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: space-between; gap: 30px;"> <div style="flex: 1 1 200px;"> <h4 style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 10px;">Details</h4> <p><strong>SKU:</strong> BMW-51188242693<br><strong>GTIN / UPC:</strong> N/A<br><strong>Made in:</strong> N/A<br><strong>Quality:</strong> Genuine BMW</p> </div> <div style="flex: 1 1 200px;"> <h4 style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 10px;">OE Numbers</h4> <p>51188242693, 51180141091</p> </div> <div style="flex: 1 1 200px;"> <h4 style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 10px;">MFG Numbers</h4> <p>N/A</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="extended__moreInfo" style="margin-top: 20px;"> <h4 style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 10px;">Product Information</h4> <p>Genuine BMW mounting insert used to secure the rear license plate bracket to the vehicle's trunk lid or hatch. Part number 51188242693 provides the correct factory mounting point for the corresponding license plate bracket hardware.</p> <p>These small mounting components can become damaged, stripped, brittle or lost when the license plate bracket is removed or replaced. A worn mounting insert may prevent the bracket from tightening securely and can allow unwanted movement, vibration or rattling.</p> <p>Replacing damaged or missing mounting hardware with the correct Genuine BMW component restores the original attachment point and allows the rear license plate bracket to be properly secured to the vehicle.</p> <p><strong>Supersedes:</strong> 51180141091</p> </div> <div class="extended__moreInfo" style="margin-top: 25px;"> <h4 style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 10px;">License Plate Mounting Insert Failure Symptoms</h4> <ul style="padding-left: 18px;"> <li>Rear license plate bracket does not tighten securely</li> <li>Mounting screw spins without tightening</li> <li>Loose or rattling license plate bracket</li> <li>Cracked, stripped or damaged mounting insert</li> <li>Missing mounting point after bracket removal</li> <li>Excessive movement of the license plate or bracket</li> </ul> </div>
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