
About this part
A pair of red LED bulbs that replace the filament brake-light bulbs in X3 tail lights that use a bulb for this function. Choose the version for your X3 generation: E83, F25, or G01 / X3 M F97.
Fitment
| Model | Chassis | Years (approx.) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| X3 | E83 | 2003-2008 | Choose the E83 version |
| X3 | F25 | 2010-2017 | Choose the F25 version |
| X3 | G01 | 2017-2021 | Tail lights with bulbs; choose the G01 / F97 version |
| X3 M | F97 | 2019-2021 | Tail lights with bulbs; choose the G01 / F97 version |
Check before ordering: Only for tail lights that take a bulb for the brake light; many later cars have fully LED tail lights. Take out your old bulb and compare its base with the photos before ordering. The maker names a 1156 (BA15S) base.
What's in the box
- 2 LED brake light bulbs
Specification
- Colour: red
- LEDs: 27 × 3030 SMD
- Voltage: 12 V (DC 8-18 V)
- Power: 8 W
- Body: aluminium
- Listed as CAN-bus error-free
Fitting
- Difficulty: easy
- Time: allow 15 minutes
- Tools: usually none; some tail lights need a screwdriver to reach the bulb holder
- Twist out the bulb holder, swap the bulb, test the brake lights before refitting.
FAQ
Are LED retrofit bulbs road legal?
In the EU and UK, LED bulbs fitted in lamps designed for filament bulbs generally aren't type-approved. Check your local rules before fitting on a road car.
Shipping and returns
| Destination | Estimated delivery |
|---|---|
| UK and Europe (EU, EEA, Switzerland) | 8 to 15 business days |
| United States and Canada | 10 to 20 business days |
| Rest of the world | 12 to 25 business days |
| EU warehouse variants, to EU addresses | 4 to 8 business days |
Dispatch in 1 to 3 business days. A tracking number is emailed with every order.
Shipping is a flat €9.99, free on orders of €49 or more.
US prices include import duties, so there is nothing extra to pay on delivery.
30-day returns for unused items in their original condition. Email info@bmwmods.com first and we'll send the return address. For a change of mind, you pay the return postage.
Fit guarantee: if the part doesn't fit the car or panel in its fitment table, we send a replacement or refund you in full, return postage included.
Faulty items are covered by the 2-year legal guarantee.