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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: HID-D1S LED; 1990–1993: 9006 LED; 1985–1987: 4000 LED. Make sure to select your exact year below to get the right bulb size.
Year Range
1985 – 2016
15 model yearsBulb Sizes Across Years
| Position | Bulb Type(s) | Years | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low Beam | HID-D1S LED(2008–2016) 9006 LED(1990–1993) 4000 LED(1985–1987) | 15 years | Changed |
| High Beam | HID-D1S LED(2008–2016) 2721(1986–1993) 9005 LED(1990–1990) H5001 LED(1985–1985) | 15 years | Changed |
| Fog Light | H8 LED(2008–2013) LED Fog Light(1985–2016) 9006 LED(1991–1993) H1 LED(1986–1990) | 15 years | Changed |
| Brake Light | LED Bulb(2008–2016) 2721(1986–1993) 64136 LED(2012–2013) 7506 LED(1990–1990) Brake Light Assembly(1985–1985) | 15 years | Changed |
| Turn Signal Front | 7528 LED(1985–1993) 5200 LED(2012–2016) 3457NA LED(2008–2010) | 15 years | Changed |
| Side Marker | LED Bulb(2008–2016) 7528 LED(1991–1993) 2825 LED(1990–1990) | 12 years | Changed |
| Turn Signal Rear | LED Bulb(2008–2016) 7506 LED(1985–1993) | 15 years | Changed |
| Dome Light | 2886X(2008–2016) 6451(1990–1993) 6411(1985–1987) | 15 years | Changed |
| License Plate | 6418(1985–2010) LED Bulb(2012–2016) | 15 years | Changed |
| Map Light | 2886X(2008–2016) | 8 years | Consistent |
| Parking Light | 7528(1985–1993) LED Bulb(2012–2016) 3457NA(2008–2010) | 15 years | Changed |
| Reverse Light | 921K(2008–2016) 7506(1985–1993) | 15 years | Changed |
| Trunk Light | 6411(1990–2016) 6418(1986–1987) LED Light(1985–1985) | 15 years | Changed |
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We have bulb size data for the BMW 535i from 1985 to 2016, covering 15 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: HID-D1S LED; 1990–1993: 9006 LED; 1985–1987: 4000 LED. Make sure to check your exact year using the list below.
The BMW 535i uses a HID-D1S LED bulb for the low beam (same bulb serves both high and low beam via dual filament), and a H8 LED for the fog lights. Select your year below for the exact fitment chart.
Yes. The BMW 535i 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.