I was curious enough if the newer years still had the metal tab that I went out and bought a set of trim removal tools and ratchet to take a look. For those who might be wondering, they don't.
I've got hairline cracking inside the lens all along the top edge. No idea if the dealer will replace it or will tell me to shove it because it hasn't cracked all the way through.
Anyway, here's a pic of what a '13 looks like with no tab. You can make out a a little of the cracks in the glint of the flash.
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'13 128i | 6MT | SGM | Black Boston | Black Gloss | Lighting | Premium | Tech | HK | Anti-Theft | [CDV-Delete | Clutch Stop | 30% Pinnacle]
Ordered 2.23 | Production Begin 3.7 | Ends 3.15 | Released to carrier 3.18 | At port 3.19 | Departed 3.23 (K-line to Brunswick) | Arrived 4.7 | Truck 4.12 | Dealer 4.19
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