plate filler confusion

[spyde25]

i Just bought an OEM plate filler p/n 51131888463 per real OEM. i have a 88 325i sedan production date 8/87. There is a a big on the sides of the plate. the picture below is what i want it to look like. What should have i ordered? 51-13-1-888-450?

I have late tails that look like this with horizontal reverse light.

[MattM]

51131888463 is for the early models

51131888450 seems to be the one you want

as long as you dont open the packaging you shouldn't have a problem returning it.

[spyde25]

51131888463 is for the early models

51131888450 seems to be the one you want

as long as you dont open the packaging you shouldn't have a problem returning it.

Big bold letters on label states no returns. so i will be putting it up for sale. thanks

[Van Westervelt]

I cant count how many time I have posted this info...

Early model plate filler:
51-13-1-888-450 Euro
51-13-1-888-463 US

Late Model plate fillers:
51-13-1-961-241 Euro
51-13-1-961-242 US

There are only 4 OE designs. Then there are also the aftermarket CF ones.

You want a Late model Euro filler.

[spyde25]

I cant count how many time I have posted this info...

Early model plate filler:
51-13-1-888-450 Euro
51-13-1-888-463 US

Late Model plate fillers:
51-13-1-961-241 Euro
51-13-1-961-242 US

There are only 4 OE designs. Then there are also the aftermarket CF ones.

You want a Late model Euro filler.

i have seen your posts many times, real oem calls out the -463. i would have thought that it would have fit but it doesnt.

[Van Westervelt]

Correct, 51-13-1-888-463 is the US filler shaped for an early car, for the smaller tails like mine with a euro filler (51-13-1-888-450) on it below.

You want euro filler like pictured above. As stated, you need LATE MODEL EURO PLATE FILLER. P/N: 51-13-1-961-241

The part number you keep throwing out is to fit an early car.

[spyde25]

:D ordering the -241. thanks for your pic.

[e30shmobberr]

is there any differences between the euro and the us plate fillers? i would think there are

[Van Westervelt]

Early models its just the mounting holes, late models are actually different in shape and appearance, yes.