BMW E90/E92/E93 3 Series Single Slat Matte Black Kidney Grilles - Pre-LCI & E9X M3 Compatible, OEM+ Motorsport Front-End Upgrade
Give the front end of your BMW 3 Series a sharper, more performance-focused appearance with these single-slat kidney grilles. Designed around the factory BMW grille openings, this upgrade replaces the traditional chrome-heavy look with a cleaner single-slat design that better complements black trim, carbon fiber exterior parts, upgraded headlights, and other OEM+ modifications. The single-slat layout gives the front end a more modern M-inspired appearance while preserving the overall proportions and shape of the original grille area. Unlike universal overlays, these grilles are designed as direct replacement pieces for the applicable factory grille configuration, creating a cleaner and more integrated finished appearance. The matte black finish provides a deep, uniform appearance that works especially well on lighter exterior colors while also blending naturally into darker builds. Installation is straightforward and uses the factory grille mounting locations, making this an effective front-end refresh without requiring permanent modification to the bumper or hood. Key Features Single-Slat Motorsport Design: Updates the original BMW kidney grille appearance with a more aggressive, performance-inspired single-slat layout. Matte Black Finish: Eliminates the factory chrome-heavy appearance and creates a cleaner, more sleek front-end look. Factory-Style Shape: Designed to follow the original kidney grille opening and body contours of compatible E9X models. Direct Replacement Installation: Replaces the corresponding factory grille assembly using the existing mounting locations. OEM+ Exterior Upgrade: Maintains BMW’s recognizable kidney grille proportions while providing a more contemporary appearance. Front-End Refresh: Ideal for replacing faded, cracked, damaged, or dated factory grille assemblies. FITMENT: BMW 3 Series - E90 / E92 / E93 BMW 3 Series E90 E90 Sedan - 01/2007-07/2008 Pre-LCI applications using the compatible grille configuration. E90 LCI Sedan - 03/2008-10/2011 LCI compatibility applies to the applicable M3-style / M-specific grille configuration associated with this part design. Standard non-M LCI E90 models may use a different grille shape and should not be assumed compatible. BMW 3 Series E92 E92 Coupe - 05/2005-02/2010 Compatible with applicable pre-LCI E92 Coupe models using the corresponding factory grille shape. E92 LCI Coupe - 09/2009-06/2013 LCI compatibility applies where the vehicle retains the compatible M3-style grille configuration. Do not assume compatibility with every standard non-M LCI E92 solely by chassis code. BMW 3 Series E93 E93 Convertible - 09/2005-02/2010 Compatible with applicable pre-LCI E93 Convertible models using the corresponding factory grille shape. E93 LCI Convertible - 07/2009-10/2013 LCI compatibility applies where equipped with the compatible M3-style front grille configuration. M Model Compatibility E90 M3 Sedan E92 M3 Coupe E93 M3 Convertible The E9X M3 retained a different front-end/grille relationship from many standard LCI E9X models, which is why later LCI production dates can appear in the OE application data even when a grille is otherwise described as a pre-LCI-style fitment. Body Style Compatibility Sedan - applicable E90 configurations Coupe - applicable E92 configurations Convertible - applicable E93 configurations Compatibility Notes This grille should not be advertised simply as fitting every E90, E92, and E93 across the entire listed production range. Standard pre-LCI E9X models and later M3 applications can share relevant grille fitment characteristics, while standard non-M LCI models may use a different grille configuration. Always verify the existing grille shape, chassis, production date, and M/non-M configuration before ordering. Replaces OEM Part No. 51712155450 51712155450 BAVMODS Part No: BAV0000031B,BAV0000031B-MATTEBLACK