How to replace tail light bulb for BMW 1 Series (E87, E81, E82, E88)
Model years: 2004 - 2011
Tail lights (rear position lamps) are a part of rear light cluster of the car, which key role is to make car visible at nighttime. Aforesaid lamps produce red colored radius as stop lamps, however the latter generates more intensive light. As a rule tail lights will proceed glowing until front low beam lamps lights are turned on. It's critical that the items being transported are not blocking tail lamps, as the vehicle might be difficult to notice. The same consequence happens in a case of a failed tail light bulb, therefore get a new bulb and replace it.
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 tail light bulb list:
Body type | Position | Bulb specs | Buy |
---|---|---|---|
Five-door hatchback | Taillight | Type: Single Filament Bulb (P21W) Voltage / Watts: 12V/21W | Amazon.com: $7.46pair Amazon.co.uk: £5.94pair |
Three-door hatchback | |||
Taillight | Type: Single Filament Bulb (P21W) Voltage / Watts: 12V/21W | Amazon.com: $7.46pair Amazon.co.uk: £5.94pair | |
Coupe | Taillight | Type: LED | |
Convertible | |||
Taillight | Type: LED |
How to replace tail light bulb:
1.
Open the trunk.
2.
Remove rear lights cluster cover.
3.
Pull out the lights assembly.
4.
Locate tail 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 tail lights work.
Tail light bulb replacement instructions for:
1 Series (2011 - present)