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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

20062016

11 model years

Most Common Low Beam

HID-D1S LED

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Bulb Sizes Across Years

PositionBulb Type(s)YearsStatus
Reverse Light
921(20062016)
921K(20072010)
11 yearsChanged
Door Light
W5W(20062016)
8 yearsConsistent
Fog Light
H8(20082013)
H8 LED(20092010)
9006 LED(20072007)
9006(20062006)
8 yearsChanged
Low Beam
HID-D1S LED(20072010)
H7(20062008)
5 yearsChanged
High Beam
HID-D1S LED(20092010)
H7(20062008)
H7 LED(20072007)
5 yearsChanged
Brake Light
LED Bulb(20072010)
3 yearsConsistent
Turn Signal Front
3457NA LED(20092010)
3157CK(20082008)
2827 LED(20072007)
4 yearsChanged
Side Marker
LED Bulb(20092010)
2 yearsConsistent
Turn Signal Rear
LED Bulb(20092010)
12496 LED(20072007)
7507(20062006)
4 yearsChanged
Dome Light
2886X(20092010)
6486X(20072007)
3 yearsChanged
License Plate
6418(20072010)
3 yearsConsistent
Parking Light
3457NA(20092010)
3157CK(20082008)
2825(20072007)
W5W(20062006)
5 yearsChanged
Trunk Light
6411(20072010)
3 yearsConsistent
Daytime Running
H8(20082010)
3 yearsConsistent
Map Light
6486X(20072007)
1 yearsConsistent

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.