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      11-30-2020, 05:29 AM   #1
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330e missing cover(s) in engine bay?

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I got my MY2021 330e xDrive (made in 10/2020) delivered recently and I've noticed that the 2 plastic covers in front of the engine bay (just on top of the headlight heatsinks) are not there:

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Here is a picture of a MY2020 330e (made in 2019) that has both covers:

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My car has laser headlights, whereas the other one has the adaptive LED headlights. Would that be a reason why the covers are not there? If so, why aren't the more expensive lights uncovered? Is it due to heat?

Could someone also check their G20 if it has the covers or not? Thanks for any info.
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      11-30-2020, 02:10 PM   #2
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just checked 2 of them here. One has them (built 3/20) and one does not (built 6/20)
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      11-30-2020, 02:16 PM   #3
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my 2021 has the normal headlights and also does not have these covers. May just be something they removed for newer models?
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      11-30-2020, 03:25 PM   #4
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Correct, another 2021 saving, next to the missing / smaller hard drive.
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      11-30-2020, 03:38 PM   #5
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My 2020 build has those covers.
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      12-01-2020, 06:59 AM   #6
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I think those with active protection will have it.
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      12-01-2020, 08:22 AM   #7
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I have a 2019 and it has them. Next week I'll get a new Touring 330e and I'll check and let you know.
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      12-01-2020, 11:29 AM   #8
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I think those with active protection will have it.
If you mean "Active Protection" (code S5AL), then my car has it but does not have those covers.
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      12-02-2020, 04:59 AM   #9
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I have a late 2019 Build with lasers, I have the covers..

Weird, could be either minute costs savings or they deemed they were not necessary or the assys needed more cooling/less restriction
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Think for those with S8TF.


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If you mean "Active Protection" (code S5AL), then my car has it but does not have those covers.
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Weight saving!
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      12-03-2020, 03:48 PM   #13
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Think for those with S8TF.
Well, my car has S8TF (Active pedestrian protection), too. Every 330e has it, I suppose, due to law.
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Well, my car has S8TF (Active pedestrian protection), too. Every 330e has it, I suppose, due to law.
I received the new G21 last week, I have all the options, including Active Protection and Laser Lights. The car doesn't have the covers.

I wonder if that's not a potential issue given the fact that there are some quite thin cables running through in that area, and it's good practice to wash the engine bay.
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      12-19-2020, 10:15 AM   #15
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I received the new G21 last week, I have all the options, including Active Protection and Laser Lights. The car doesn't have the covers.

I wonder if that's not a potential issue given the fact that there are some quite thin cables running through in that area, and it's good practice to wash the engine bay.
Yes, I'd rather have the covers there, too. I wonder why BMW does not include them anymore - perhaps heat issues or cost savings?
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      12-19-2020, 12:31 PM   #16
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I just noticed this thread. My early model 2020 M340i has the covers. I recently drove a later build 2020 M340i and a 2021 330i, both did not have those covers.
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Here are the OEM part numbers for the headlight covers:

51767499927
51767499928

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They cost $10... I guess the price wasn't why BMW stopped installing them?
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      01-28-2021, 08:57 PM   #18
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Along with my other deficiencies.........my 2021 330e X-Drive doesn't have the covers
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