The stock chrome trim on your X3M does the job, but it doesn't do the car justice. The Shadowline Side Grille Set is how BMW intended the X3M to look in full black kit, and it's the one piece most owners wish they had ordered from the factory.
This is the genuine BMW OEM Shadowline grille set, part number 51138098089. Not a vinyl wrap, not a hydrodip, not an aftermarket approximation. That means the gloss black finish matches every other Shadowline component on your car exactly, the clips align without force, and you'll never have a panel gap or finish mismatch.
What's Included
- Left side grille (driver's side)
- Right side grille (passenger's side)
- All OEM mounting hardware
Key Features
- Genuine BMW OEM part, part number 51138098089
- Shadowline gloss black finish, factory-matched to all Shadowline exterior trim
- Direct OEM replacement with no cutting, drilling, or modification required
- Replaces chrome or standard satin black factory side grilles
- Built to BMW factory tolerances for perfect panel gap alignment
- Fits pre-LCI and LCI F97 X3M variants
Vehicle Fitment
This set fits the following BMW models:
- F97 BMW X3M / X3M Competition (2020-2024, pre-LCI and LCI)
Installation Notes
This is a panel swap, not a modification. The factory side grilles release via push-fit clips and the Shadowline set installs the same way. A plastic trim removal tool is all you need. Most owners are done in under 30 minutes per side.
- Use a plastic trim tool to release the retaining clips from behind the front bumper
- Pull the factory side grille panel free from the bumper opening
- Align the Shadowline replacement into the bumper opening
- Press firmly until all clips engage flush
- Repeat for the opposite side