Description
The Mishimoto MMLP-G80-21 is a purpose-built license plate relocation kit engineered exclusively for the 2021+ BMW G8X M3 and M4, replacing the dealership’s drywall-screw approach with a clean, tow-hook-mounted solution machined from 6061 aluminum. Instead of drilling into a brand-new bumper or blocking the center intake, this kit angles the plate to follow the bumper’s factory lines while keeping the cooling stack unobstructed.
BMW’s designers shaped the G8X front end to manage airflow into the radiator, and a center-mounted US front plate interrupts that design while adding wind resistance. Mishimoto’s license plate relocation kit solves this by mounting directly to the OEM front tow hook location, requiring no permanent bumper modification and installing in under 15 minutes. The kit is fabricated from high-strength 6061 aluminum with an anodized black shaft and a powder coated black plate bracket for a durable, corrosion-resistant finish, and it includes a Mishimoto license plate frame along with all hardware, including stainless-steel license plate screws, needed to complete the job.
Vehicle Applications
This license plate relocation kit is a direct fit for the BMW M3 Base and M3 Competition from 2021 through 2025, the M3 Competition xDrive from 2022 through 2025, the M4 Base, M4 Competition, and M4 Competition xDrive from 2022 through 2025, and the limited-run M4 Competition Heritage and M4 CSL from 2023. It is engineered for the BMW M3 and M4 3.0L L6 engine platforms from 2021 onward. Note that this kit does not fit the 2023+ BMW M2.
Features
- Direct fit for 2021+ BMW G8X M3 and M4
- Installs in under 15 minutes
- Eliminates the need to drill holes in your front bumper
- Includes Mishimoto plate frame for a clean install
- Angled to follow contours of the bumper and reduce wind resistance
- Mounts to OEM front tow hook with no permanent modifications required
- Allows full airflow through the cooling stack
- Includes all necessary hardware for installation, including stainless-steel license plate screws
- Fabricated from high-strength 6061 aluminum
- Anodized black shaft and powder coated black plate bracket for a durable, corrosion-resistant finish
- Backed by the Mishimoto Lifetime Warranty
Specifications
- Material: 6061 Aluminum / Mild Steel
- Color: Black
- Finish: Powder Coated
- Illuminated: No
- Fit Type: Specific (vehicle-specific fit)
- Thread Size: RD20 x 1/8in Knuckle Thread
- Installation Note: Torque the shaft to 40 lb-ft
- Weight: 23.25 ounces
- Includes: (1) License Plate Relocation Kit, (1) Mishimoto License Plate Frame, (1) Hardware Pack, Mishimoto Lifetime Warranty
- Does not fit 2023+ BMW M2
Frequently Asked Questions
What vehicles does the Mishimoto MMLP-G80-21 license plate relocation kit fit?
It fits the BMW M3 Base and M3 Competition (2021–2025), M3 Competition xDrive (2022–2025), M4 Base, M4 Competition, and M4 Competition xDrive (2022–2025), and the M4 Competition Heritage and M4 CSL (2023). It does not fit the 2023+ BMW M2.
Do I need to drill into my bumper to install this kit?
No. The kit mounts directly to the OEM front tow hook location, eliminating the need to drill holes in your front bumper.
How long does installation take?
According to Mishimoto, the license plate relocation kit installs in under 15 minutes.
What is the kit made from and what finish does it have?
It is fabricated from 6061 aluminum with mild steel components, featuring an anodized black shaft and a powder coated black plate bracket.
What is included with the kit?
The kit includes (1) License Plate Relocation Kit, (1) Mishimoto License Plate Frame, (1) Hardware Pack (including stainless-steel license plate screws), and the Mishimoto Lifetime Warranty.
What is the recommended installation torque?
Mishimoto’s installation notes specify torquing the shaft to 40 lb-ft.
⚠ WARNING (California Proposition 65): This product can expose you to chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and/or birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
