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BMW 530i Light Bulb Sizes
Complete bulb size reference for the BMW 530i from 1975 to 2020. Find headlight, fog light, turn signal, and brake light bulb sizes for every model year.
The BMW 530i changed low beam specifications across model years — 2001–2005: D2S; 1975–1978: H5006; 2006–2007: D1S; 1994–1995: 9006. Make sure to select your exact year below to get the right bulb size.
Year Range
1975 – 2020
17 model yearsBulb Sizes Across Years
| Position | Bulb Type(s) | Years | Status / Shop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turn Signal Front | 7528(1975–1995) 12496(2004–2019) 3457NA(2001–2003) 2827(2006–2007) 7507(2020–2020) | 17 years | Changed |
| Low Beam | D2S(2001–2005) H5006(1975–1978) D1S(2006–2007) 9006(1994–1995) | 13 years | Changed |
| High Beam | H5001(1975–1978) H7(2001–2003) D1S(2006–2007) D2S(2004–2005) 9005(1995–1995) 2721(1994–1994) | 13 years | Changed |
| Fog Light | 9006(1994–2007) H11(2001–2003) H1(1995–1995) | 9 years | Changed |
| Turn Signal Rear | 12496(2006–2007) 7506(1994–1994) | 3 years | Changed |
| Dome Light | 6411(2001–2005) 6486X(2006–2007) 6451(1994–1994) | 8 years | Changed |
| License Plate | 6418(1994–2007) | 8 years | Consistent |
| Map Light | 64113(2001–2005) 6486X(2006–2007) | 7 years | Changed |
| Parking Light | 7528(1975–1995) 2825(2004–2007) 64132(2001–2003) | 13 years | Changed |
| Reverse Light | 7506(1994–2003) 921K(2006–2007) 921(2004–2005) | 8 years | Changed |
| Trunk Light | 6411(1994–2007) | 8 years | Consistent |
| Door Light | W5W(2006–2007) | 2 years | Consistent |
| Side Marker | 3893(1975–1978) 2825(2004–2005) W5W(1995–1995) 7528(1994–1994) | 8 years | Changed |
| Brake Light | 7506(2001–2003) 2721(1994–1994) | 4 years | Changed |
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We have bulb size data for the BMW 530i from 1975 to 2020, covering 17 model years. Select your year below for a complete position-by-position bulb chart.
Yes, the BMW 530i changed low beam bulb specifications across generations: 2001–2005: D2S; 1975–1978: H5006; 2006–2007: D1S; 1994–1995: 9006. Make sure to check your exact year using the list below.
The BMW 530i uses a D2S bulb for the low beam and a H5001 for the high beam, and a 9006 for the fog lights. Select your year below for the exact fitment chart.
Yes. The BMW 530i uses a D2S low beam, and direct-fit LED conversion kits for that size are widely available. LED upgrades typically produce 2–3× more light output than stock halogen and last 25,000+ hours. Look for a DOT-compliant kit with a proper beam cutoff pattern.
Select your model year from the list below. Each year page shows every bulb position — low beam, high beam, fog light, turn signal, and brake light — with the correct size and a link to buy it on Amazon.