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BMW 550i Light Bulb Sizes
Complete bulb size reference for the BMW 550i from 2006 to 2016. Find headlight, fog light, turn signal, and brake light bulb sizes for every model year.
The BMW 550i changed low beam specifications across model years — 2007–2010: HID-D1S LED; 2006–2008: H7. Make sure to select your exact year below to get the right bulb size.
Year Range
2006 – 2016
11 model yearsBulb Sizes Across Years
| Position | Bulb Type(s) | Years | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reverse Light | 921(2006–2016) 921K(2007–2010) | 11 years | Changed |
| Door Light | W5W(2006–2016) | 8 years | Consistent |
| Fog Light | H8(2008–2013) H8 LED(2009–2010) 9006 LED(2007–2007) 9006(2006–2006) | 8 years | Changed |
| Low Beam | HID-D1S LED(2007–2010) H7(2006–2008) | 5 years | Changed |
| High Beam | HID-D1S LED(2009–2010) H7(2006–2008) H7 LED(2007–2007) | 5 years | Changed |
| Brake Light | LED Bulb(2007–2010) | 3 years | Consistent |
| Turn Signal Front | 3457NA LED(2009–2010) 3157CK(2008–2008) 2827 LED(2007–2007) | 4 years | Changed |
| Side Marker | LED Bulb(2009–2010) | 2 years | Consistent |
| Turn Signal Rear | LED Bulb(2009–2010) 12496 LED(2007–2007) 7507(2006–2006) | 4 years | Changed |
| Dome Light | 2886X(2009–2010) 6486X(2007–2007) | 3 years | Changed |
| License Plate | 6418(2007–2010) | 3 years | Consistent |
| Parking Light | 3457NA(2009–2010) 3157CK(2008–2008) 2825(2007–2007) W5W(2006–2006) | 5 years | Changed |
| Trunk Light | 6411(2007–2010) | 3 years | Consistent |
| Daytime Running | H8(2008–2010) | 3 years | Consistent |
| Map Light | 6486X(2007–2007) | 1 years | Consistent |
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We have bulb size data for the BMW 550i from 2006 to 2016, covering 11 model years. Select your year below for a complete position-by-position bulb chart.
Yes, the BMW 550i changed low beam bulb specifications across generations: 2007–2010: HID-D1S LED; 2006–2008: H7. Make sure to check your exact year using the list below.
The BMW 550i uses a HID-D1S LED bulb for the low beam (same bulb serves both high and low beam via dual filament), and a H8 for the fog lights. Select your year below for the exact fitment chart.
Yes. The BMW 550i uses a HID-D1S LED 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.