I live in CA where the front plate is required. The dealer asked me if I wanted the front plate mounted. I told them not to since I didn't want holes in my bumper. I plan on doing the same with the new Mini I just ordered. It's been 3 years and I've never been stopped.

 

Haven't received my plates yet, but I have no intention of putting the front plate on unless it becomes an issue. I'll just keep it under my seat for the time being...

 

A friend of mine just got a MINI too and he got the front tow plate mount....I think I'll do that. I'm not going to drill holes in my front bumper...but I also don't want to get pulled over! LA cops are looking for any reason to take anyone down!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...20716&viewitem

 

There was a post on here about a Euro Plate solution
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...-solution.html

It is an old post and I do not want to bring it back from the dead. But does anyone know if the part they talk about at the top of the post work on the 2011/12 cooper r56 /57

 

Ohio requires Front Plates. I believe all Mini's purchased from Dealers in Ohio already have a factory installed license plate holder for the car so there is no fabrication needed once you pick the one you want, at least all of the ones I have seen have them already installed

 

Anyone have any ideas or know of any deals on license plate holders? I see "GoMiniGo" is a former vendor and it looks like all their deals have expired.

bummer...