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BMW 535i Light Bulb Sizes

Complete bulb size reference for the BMW 535i from 1985 to 2016. Find headlight, fog light, turn signal, and brake light bulb sizes for every model year.

The BMW 535i changed low beam specifications across model years — 2008–2016: D1S; 1989–1993: 9006; 1985–1987: 4000; 1988: H5006. Make sure to select your exact year below to get the right bulb size.

Year Range

19852016

18 model years

Most Common Low Beam

D1S

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Bulb Sizes Across Years

PositionBulb Type(s)YearsStatus / Shop
Low Beam
D1S(20082016)
9006(19891993)
4000(19851987)
H5006(19881988)
17 yearsChanged
High Beam
D1S(20082016)
2721(19861993)
9005(19891990)
H5001(19851988)
17 yearsChanged
Turn Signal Front
7528(19851993)
5200(20122016)
3457NA(20082010)
17 yearsChanged
Dome Light
2886X(20082016)
6451(19901993)
6411(19851987)
15 yearsChanged
Map Light
2886X(20082016)
8 yearsConsistent
Reverse Light
921K(20082016)
7506(19851993)
921(20112011)
16 yearsChanged
Trunk Light
6411(19902016)
6418(19861987)
14 yearsChanged
Door Light
W5W(20112016)
6 yearsConsistent
Fog Light
H11(20082013)
H1(19861990)
9006(19911993)
14 yearsChanged
Brake Light
2721(19861993)
64136(20122013)
7506(19901990)
BRAKE(19851985)
9 yearsChanged
License Plate
6418(19852010)
10 yearsConsistent
Parking Light
7528(19851993)
3457NA(20082010)
12 yearsChanged
Daytime Running
H11(20082010)
3 yearsConsistent
Side Marker
7528(19911993)
2825(19901990)
W5W(19891989)
5 yearsChanged
Turn Signal Rear
7506(19851993)
7 yearsConsistent

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Frequently Asked Questions

We have bulb size data for the BMW 535i from 1985 to 2016, covering 18 model years. Select your year below for a complete position-by-position bulb chart.

Yes, the BMW 535i changed low beam bulb specifications across generations: 2008–2016: D1S; 1989–1993: 9006; 1985–1987: 4000; 1988–1988: H5006. Make sure to check your exact year using the list below.

The BMW 535i uses a D1S bulb for the low beam (same bulb serves both high and low beam via dual filament), and a H11 for the fog lights. Select your year below for the exact fitment chart.

Yes. The BMW 535i uses a D1S 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.