How to replace brake light bulb for BMW 1 Series (E87, E81, E82, E88)

Model years: 2004 - 2011
Brake light is a stop lamp at the back side of the vehicle, that illuminates in red at the time brake pedal is pressed. Put differently, it is there to draw attention, that the vehicle is expected to slack up or will terminate moving at all. Ensuring that both brake lights are working is a critical concern so that others can easily predict you are about to stop the vehicle. If car's brake lights are faulty, the driver at the back is less acute to speed changes of the car in front and high possibility to cause a road accident might emerge. If you noticed, that either brake light is not responding, do not think twice and replace the bulb. Before repairing failed brake light, be sure you get the right bulb.

The life-time of a bulb is limited. Sooner or later, it will burn out and will have to be replaced. Bulbs, made of high quality materials, tend to last longer. It's recommended to use well known brand replacement bulbs.

If bulb burns out right after installation, your vehicle might have a problem inside electrical system - have it checked by auto electrician.


BMW 1 Series brake light bulb list:
Body type Position Bulb specs Buy
Five-door hatchback
Brakelight
Type: Single Filament Bulb (P21W)
Voltage / Watts: 12V/21W
Amazon.com:
$7.46pair
Amazon.co.uk:
£5.94pair
Three-door hatchback
Brakelight
Type: Single Filament Bulb (P21W)
Voltage / Watts: 12V/21W
Amazon.com:
$7.46pair
Amazon.co.uk:
£5.94pair
Coupe
Brakelight
Type: Single Filament Bulb (P21W)
Voltage / Watts: 12V/21W
Amazon.com:
$7.46pair
Amazon.co.uk:
£5.94pair
Convertible
Brakelight
Type: Single Filament Bulb (P21W)
Voltage / Watts: 12V/21W
Amazon.com:
$7.46pair
Amazon.co.uk:
£5.94pair

How to replace brake light bulb:
1. Open the trunk.
2. Remove rear lights cluster cover.
3. Pull out the lights assembly.
4. Locate brake light bulb.
5. Remove old bulb.
6. Insert the replacement bulb.
7. Apply rear lights cluster back.
8. Apply rear lights cluster cover.
9. Test if brake lights work.
Brake light bulb replacement instructions for:
1 Series (2011 - present)