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BMW 6 Series Light Bulb Sizes

Complete bulb size reference for the BMW 6 Series from 1977 to 2016. Find headlight, fog light, turn signal, and brake light bulb sizes for every model year.

The BMW 6-series changed low beam specifications across model years — 1977–1987: H5006; 1988–1989: 9006. Make sure to select your exact year below to get the right bulb size.

Year Range

1977 – 2016

23 model years

Most Common Low Beam

H5006

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Bulb Sizes Across Years

PositionBulb Type(s)YearsStatus / Shop
Reverse Light
921(2008–2016)
8 yearsConsistent
Door Light
W5W(2004–2016)
9 yearsConsistent
High Beam
H5001(1977–1988)
H7(2004–2010)
9005(1989–1989)
18 yearsChanged
Side Marker
W5W(1988–2010)
3893(1977–1979)
12 yearsChanged
Fog Light
9006(2004–2007)
H11(2008–2010)
H1(1988–1989)
9 yearsChanged
License Plate
W5W(2004–2010)
7 yearsConsistent
Brake Light
7528(2006–2007)
2 yearsConsistent
Tail Light
7528(2006–2007)
2 yearsConsistent
Turn Signal Rear
7507(2004–2007)
4 yearsConsistent
Turn Signal Front
7528(1977–1989)
11 yearsConsistent
Low Beam
H5006(1977–1987)
9006(1988–1989)
11 yearsChanged
Parking Light
7528(1977–1989)
11 yearsConsistent

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Frequently Asked Questions

We have bulb size data for the BMW 6-Series from 1977 to 2016, covering 23 model years. Select your year below for a complete position-by-position bulb chart.

Yes, the BMW 6-Series changed low beam bulb specifications across generations: 1977–1987: H5006; 1988–1989: 9006. Make sure to check your exact year using the list below.

The BMW 6-Series uses a H5006 bulb for the low beam and a H5001 for the high beam, and a 9006 for the fog lights. Select your year below for the exact fitment chart.

Yes. The BMW 6-Series uses a H5006 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.