EAX E39 - Gloss Black Kidney Grille for BMW 5 Series

by EAX

E39

$26.99

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Key Features

Fits BMW E39 5 Series 1997-2003
Also fits E39 M5 front end
Gloss black finish with dual-line slats
ABS plastic snap-in replacement design
Good fix for faded or broken stock grilles
Watch brittle tabs when removing old grilles

Product Details

Brand: EAX
Category: Kidney Grilles
ASIN: B07CJ9F2LT

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EAX E39 - Gloss Black Kidney Grille for BMW 5 Series — Overview

This is a simple snap-in gloss black kidney grille set for the E39 5 Series. Fitment covers the full E39 range from 1997-2003, including 525i, 528i, 530i, 540i, and M5. Construction is ABS plastic, so it makes sense as a budget OE-style replacement if your original grilles are faded, chipped, or have broken tabs. The look is cleaner and a little more aggressive than stock chrome without going full aftermarket nonsense.

I would pick these if you want to freshen the front end on a driver-grade E39 without spending real money on OEM trim. They make more sense than paint if your original grilles are already tired, and they are easier to live with than questionable universal mesh setups. Install is straightforward, but on older cars the surrounding trim can be brittle, so take your time popping the originals out. At this price, they are mostly about replacing worn factory pieces with a cleaner blacked-out finish.