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BMW 740i Light Bulb Sizes
Complete bulb size reference for the BMW 740i from 1993 to 2015. Find headlight, fog light, turn signal, and brake light bulb sizes for every model year.
The BMW 740i changed low beam specifications across model years — 1994–2001: HID-D2S LED; 1998: H1; 1993: 9006. Make sure to select your exact year below to get the right bulb size.
Year Range
1993 – 2015
13 model yearsBulb Sizes Across Years
| Position | Bulb Type(s) | Years | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reverse Light | 7506(1994–2001) 921(2011–2015) | 11 years | Changed |
| Door Light | W5W(1999–2015) | 6 years | Consistent |
| Daytime Running | H8(2011–2012) | 2 years | Consistent |
| Fog Light | H3 LED(1995–2001) H8(2011–2012) H1 LED(1994–1994) 9006(1993–1993) | 9 years | Changed |
| Low Beam | HID-D2S LED(1994–2001) H1(1998–1998) 9006(1993–1993) | 8 years | Changed |
| High Beam | HID-D2S LED(1997–2001) H7(1998–1998) H7 LED(1995–1995) 9005 LED(1994–1994) 9005(1993–1993) | 8 years | Changed |
| Brake Light | 7506 LED(1994–2001) | 6 years | Consistent |
| Side Marker | 7528 LED(1997–2001) 7528(1998–1998) 5007 LED(1995–1995) 2825 LED(1994–1994) W5W(1993–1993) | 8 years | Changed |
| Turn Signal Front | 2827 LED(1997–2001) 7528(1993–1998) 5007 LED(1995–1995) 7528 LED(1994–1994) | 8 years | Changed |
| Turn Signal Rear | 12496 LED(1997–2001) 7506 LED(1994–1995) | 6 years | Changed |
| Dome Light | 6451(1994–2001) 6411(1995–1995) | 6 years | Changed |
| License Plate | 6418(1994–2001) | 6 years | Consistent |
| Map Light | 64113(1995–2001) | 5 years | Consistent |
| Parking Light | 2357NA(1997–2001) 7528(1993–1998) | 8 years | Changed |
| Trunk Light | 6411(1994–2001) | 6 years | Consistent |
| Tail Light | 7528(1999–2001) | 3 years | Consistent |
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Frequently Asked Questions
We have bulb size data for the BMW 740i from 1993 to 2015, covering 13 model years. Select your year below for a complete position-by-position bulb chart.
Yes, the BMW 740i changed low beam bulb specifications across generations: 1994–2001: HID-D2S LED; 1998–1998: H1; 1993–1993: 9006. Make sure to check your exact year using the list below.
The BMW 740i uses a HID-D2S LED bulb for the low beam (same bulb serves both high and low beam via dual filament), and a H3 LED for the fog lights. Select your year below for the exact fitment chart.
Yes. The BMW 740i uses a HID-D2S 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.