[helix247]

Looking to find out if there is any way to spot a replica bumper from and oem M Sport for the F30? Bought a used one advertised as OEM but seller said he did not add extra parts for his install. I checked a few post where people asked if it was possible to install without swapping the inner parts and either the question does not get answered or its a no.

[Billfitz]

All BMW parts are stamped with a BMW part number.

[helix247]

Originally Posted by Billfitz

All BMW parts are stamped with a BMW part number.

thats what I thought. On the bumper would this be an impression in the plastic or a seperate sticker like stamp? thanks for your help on this.

[Billfitz]

I would expect with a plastic part that the part number, along with date of manufacture, would be molded into it. It has been on all of the plastic parts that I've had off my car for one reason or another. I've seen it stamped into many of the metal parts as well.

[helix247]

Originally Posted by Billfitz

I would expect with a plastic part that the part number, along with date of manufacture, would be molded into it. It has been on all of the plastic parts that I've had off my car for one reason or another. I've seen it stamped into many of the metal parts as well.

Ok great. That was my thinking as well. Thanks again very much!