BMW ///M Type 1 vs Type 2 LED Grille Badge: What Differs?
The BMW ///M Type 1 and Type 2 grille badges share the ///M design family, but their catalog artwork and lighting selectors differ. Compare the actual product images and option names before choosing. “Type 1” or “Type 2” identifies a catalog design; it is not proof that a badge fits a particular BMW model or factory grille position.
Compare the listed product details
The BMW ///M Type 1 page lists 130 × 54 × 52 mm. Its description identifies a black acrylic body, three colored stripes next to the M lettering, IP67 water protection for the product, and grille mounting with two screws, a mounting plate and fixing nuts. The last dimension is overall depth including the mounting hardware.
The BMW ///M Type 2 page lists 130 × 53 × 52 mm, also width × height × overall depth including mounting hardware. Its page lists an acrylic body, IP67 and mounting with two screws, backing plate and fixing nuts. Wiring connections still need to be protected during installation as the product page states.
| Catalog version | Listed dimensions | Lighting selector shown on the product page |
|---|---|---|
| Type 1 | 130 × 54 × 52 mm | STANDARD or FLOW |
| Type 2 | 130 × 53 × 52 mm | White, Red, Blue, Green, Yellow, Ice Blue, Purple or FLOW |
The faces are close in listed height, but the product pages treat the versions differently. Type 1 uses the selector labels STANDARD and FLOW; its description says the LED Hue app over Bluetooth can be used to choose color and lighting effects. Type 2 lists seven fixed-color choices and FLOW, with the app used for color and effect control. Read the live selector for the precise option available before adding a product to your order. Do not assume the Type 1 STANDARD option offers every Type 2 color.
Choose by the artwork you want to see
Start with the catalog images at full size. In the Type 1 image, the three stripes are colored and the M lettering is white against the black body. The Type 2 image shows the ///M mark illuminated white. The Type 2 product page lists alternate fixed LED colors and FLOW. Choose the displayed artwork and lighting behavior that match your preference; a colored logo image does not necessarily mean the product variant uses the same LED color.
If the exact visible treatment matters to you, compare the selected variant with the gallery and its description, then contact the store before ordering if a detail remains unclear. Product variant labels and images can represent different aspects: the artwork identifies the design, while the selector identifies the available lighting option.
Check the grille separately
Neither ///M artwork nor a BMW model name confirms vehicle fitment. Compare the dimensions on the exact product page with one uninterrupted potential mounting area. Check the grille surface, curvature, rear clearance, fastening access and wiring path. Avoid sensors, shutters, openings and other vehicle equipment. Do not drill based on a front photo alone; ask a qualified installer to assess an uncertain mounting point.
Browse the LED Grille Badges collection for other designs. Before ordering, make sure the product title, artwork, dimensions and selected lighting option all match what you intend to buy.
