hello. i just bought a used 2012 cooper S.

the front bumper is drilled and then the license plate install screws also have cut into the bumper - meaning there are 4 little holes :-(.

does anyone sell a metal or plastic plate that screws onto these and covers up the holes?

for example like this one for a subaru. http://perrinperformance.com/i-13324...te-delete.html

searched for a long time - only found plates that don't create holes (towing hook) - too late for that :-)

 

i just used the screws that came with the plate holder. bumper is black so the black screws blended in !!!

 

Bavarian auto and others offer European License plates, can be custom ordered.
You could cut aluminum squares easily and adhere. Small sheet are available at hobby shops.

 

I just filled mine with factory touch-up paint. The holes are so small, the paint minimize the visual impact quite well.

 

The same thing occurred with mine. I arrived at the dealer one day following the delivery of my car and even though it was still getting detailed for delivery the tech had installed the front license plate mount and created two small holes. I plan to use some touch up paint to somewhat cover the white plastic inside the holes.

 

There is a web site, (which ill have to refund), that has very tiny rubber grommets which match the paint color
The site actually asks model make color etc
The dealer told me about it when first shopping MINI
I did go look, but then we bought new for the wife, '12 MCS R56 and my '14 fJCW R55
We had the dealer NOT drill and install the front plate holder, so I didn't keep the web site

If I can relocate it, I'll be sure to throw it out here for those who need it

 

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