The Best BMW X3 Car Bulbs
What main light and fog light bulbs do I need for my BMW X3? We have gathered all the detailed information about the types and sockets of bulbs for BMW X3 in this review.
BMW X3 Light Bulb Guide
How To Choose Headlight Bulb for BMW X3?
The most popular bulbs used in lighting your BMW X3 are halogen bulbs, HID xenon, and LED bulbs. Different generation BMW X3 models will have their own bulb size.
The BMW manufacturer recommends replacing BMW X3 bulbs every few years, as their efficiency will deteriorate by several percent over time. There are several types of bulbs used in the BMW X3. Which BMW X3 headlight bulbs to use, we have described in this review.
Hikari LED Headlights Conversion Kit
Product information:
- 6500 Kelvin
- 10000 Lumens
- 50000 hours lifespan
BMW X3 Bulb Size
BMW X3 (2007 – 2009)
- Dipped Beam (Headlight) – H7 (499)
- Full/High Beam (Headlight Flasher) – H7 (499)
- Front Fog Lamp H11
- Side/Parking Lamp T4W (233)
BMW X3 (2006 – onwards)
- Dipped Beam (Headlight) – H7 (499)
- Full/High Beam (Headlight Flasher) – H7 (499)
- Front Fog Lamp H11
- Side/Parking Lamp W5W (501)
BMW X3 (2004 – 2005)
- Dipped Beam (Headlight) – H7 (499)
- Full/High Beam (Headlight Flasher) – H7 (499)
- Front Fog Lamp H11
BMW X3 HID (2007 – 2009)
- Dipped Beam (Headlight) – D1S
- Full/High Beam (Headlight Flasher) – H7 (499)
- Front Fog Lamp H11
- Side/Parking Lamp W5W (501)
BMW X3 HID (2006 – onwards)
- Dipped Beam (Headlight) – D2S (85122)
- Full/High Beam (Headlight Flasher) – H7 (499)
- Front Fog Lamp H11
- Side/Parking Lamp T4W (233)
BMW X3 Headlight Bulbs (Low Beam / Dipped Beam)
BMW X3 (2007 – 2009): H7 (499) Bulbs
BMW X3 (2006 – onwards): H7 (499) Bulbs
BMW X3 (2004 – 2005): H7 (499) Bulbs
BMW X3 HID (2007 – 2009): D1S Bulbs
BMW X3 HID (2006 – onwards): D2S (85122) Bulbs
HIKARI H7 LED Bulbs
Product information:
- 6000 Kelvin
- 10000 Lumens
- 60W
Best H7 Headlight Bulbs:
- NINEO H7 LED Headlight Bulbs
- HIKARI Ultra H7 LED Bulbs Conversion Kit
- Aukee H7 LED Headlight Bulbs
- CAR ROVER H7 LED Headlight Bulb Conversion Kit
- TIANFUYAO H7 LED Headlight Bulbs
- Aukee H7 LED Headlight Bulb Conversion Kit
- Cougar Motor X-Small H7 LED Headlight Bulb
- Optilux Hella H71070307 XB Series H7 Xenon
- SYLVANIA – H7 SilverStar Ultra
- Philips RacingVision H7 Headlight Bulbs
Select other H7 lamps:
OSRAM Xenarc Night Breaker Laser D1S Xenon
Product information:
Maximum Performance bulb
+200% Brightness
35 W
Best D1S Headlight Bulbs:
Philips D1S Standard Authentic Xenon HID
OSRAM Xenarc Cool Blue Intense D1S Xenon
Torchbeam D1S HID Xenon Headlight Bulbs
BEAMTECH D1S HID Bulbs
SYLVANIA – D1S Basic HID Headlight Bulb
VehiCode D1S D1R LED Headlight
DZG D1S D1R Led Headlight Bulb
Mega Racer D1C/D1R/D1S HID Headlight
Select other D4S lamps:
OSRAM Xenarc Night Breaker D2S Xenon
Product information:
Maximum Performance bulb
+200% Brightness
35 W
Best D2S Headlight Bulbs:
PHILIPS Xenon X-TremeVision Gen2 D2S
Philips D1S Standard Authentic Xenon HID Headlight Bulb
OSRAM Xenarc D2S Xenon Headlight Bulbs
Torchbeam D2S HID Xenon Headlight Replacement Bulbs
SYLVANIA D2S High Intensity Discharge Bulb
BEAMTECH D2S HID Xenon Headlight Replacement Bulb
VehiCode D2S LED Headlight Conversion Kit
DZG D1S Led Headlight Bulb D1S Led Bulb
Mega Racer D2S Dark Blue Xenon HID Bulb
Mega Racer D2S HID Xenon Diamond White Bulb
Select other D4S lamps:
BMW X3 Headlight Bulbs (High Beam / Headlight Flasher)
BMW X3 (2007 – 2009): H7 (499) Bulbs
BMW X3 (2006 – onwards): H7 (499) Bulbs
BMW X3 (2004 – 2005): H7 (499) Bulbs
BMW X3 HID (2007 – 2009): H7 (499) Bulbs
BMW X3 HID (2006 – onwards): H7 (499) Bulbs
The headlight bulb for low and high beam always shines at full power, and switching from low to the high beam is done either by turning the lamp itself or shifting the light barrier.
HIKARI H7 LED Bulbs
Product information:
- 6000 Kelvin
- 10000 Lumens
- 60W
Best H7 Headlight Bulbs:
- NINEO H7 LED Headlight Bulbs
- HIKARI Ultra H7 LED Bulbs Conversion Kit
- Aukee H7 LED Headlight Bulbs
- CAR ROVER H7 LED Headlight Bulb Conversion Kit
- TIANFUYAO H7 LED Headlight Bulbs
- Aukee H7 LED Headlight Bulb Conversion Kit
- Cougar Motor X-Small H7 LED Headlight Bulb
- Optilux Hella H71070307 XB Series H7 Xenon
- SYLVANIA – H7 SilverStar Ultra
- Philips RacingVision H7 Headlight Bulbs
Select other H7 lamps:
BMW X3 Fog Lamp Bulb
BMW X3 (2007 – 2009): H11 Fog Lamp Bulb
BMW X3 (2006 – onwards): H11 Fog Lamp Bulb
BMW X3 (2004 – 2005): H11 Fog Lamp Bulb
BMW X3 HID (2007 – 2009): H11 Fog Lamp Bulb
BMW X3 HID (2006 – onwards): H11 Fog Lamp Bulb
Nineo H11 LED Bulbs Conversion Kit
Product information:
- 6000 Kelvin
- 12000 LM
- 32 Volts, 72.00 W
Best H11 Headlight Bulbs:
- Cougar Motor H11 LED Bulbs
- HIKARI H11/H8/H9 LED bulbs
- Alla Lighting H11 H8 LED Bulbs
- SEALIGHT 9005/HB3 H8/H11 LED Headlight Bulbs
- SEALIGHT Scoparc S1 H11/H8/H9 LED Headlight Bulbs
- AUXITO H8/H9/H11 LED Headlight Bulbs
- BEAMTECH H11 LED Headlight Bulb
- Philips H11 Standard Halogen Headlight Bulb
Select other H11 lamps:
Xenon lamps do not use in fog lights: constantly changing the configuration of the discharge violates the strictly calculated geometry of the light beam, and the headlight does not perform its direct function. For fog lights it is better to use only LED bulbs.
BMW X3 Side/Parking Lamp
BMW X3 Sidelight (2007 – 2009): T4W (233)
BMW X3 Sidelight (2006 – onwards): W5W (501)
BMW X3 HID Sidelight (2007 – 2009): W5W (501)
BMW X3 HID Sidelight (2006 – onwards): T4W (233)
Osram T4W 233 LED
Product information:
- 6000 Kelvin
- 5000 Lumens
- 12V
Best T4W / 233 Headlight Bulbs:
- Osram T4W High Bulb
- Bosch T4W Long Life Bulb
- Osram T4W Cold White
- Auxbeam T4W Led Bulb
- GLL T4W LED Light Bulb
Select other T4W / 233 lamps:
AUXITO 194 W5W LED Light Bulb
Product information:
- 6000 Kelvin
- 240 Lumens
- Voltage 12V
Best W5W 194 Light Bulbs:
- OSRAM LEDriving W5W LED Bulbs
- Yorkim 194 LED Bulbs W5W
- SEALIGHT 194 LED Bulbs W5W
- Marsauto 194 LED Light Bulb
Select other W5W lamps:
BMW X3 Daytime Running Light Kits
BMW X3 Dipped Beam (Headlight): LED kit
Philips Daylight 9 DRL Kit
Product information:
- 6000 Kelvin
- Voltage 12V
- H24 x W125 x D31 mm
Replacement LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL):
- Philips Daylight 9 DRL Kit
- OSRAM LEDriving PX-5 DRL Kit
- HELLA LED Slim Daytime Running Light Kit
- OSRAM LEDriving LG DRL Kit
- OSRAM LEDriving F1 Fog Kit
Select other DRL Kits:
Other lamps
- Stop/Tail Lamp – P21W (382)
- Rear Fog Lamp – P21W (382)
- Reversing Lamp – P21W (382)
- Front Indicator – PY21W (581)
- Rear Indicator – PY21W (581)
Select P21W lamps:
All our reviews bulbs are based only on expert assessments or practical experience with most of the lamps we consider. We always aim to ensure that our management is maximum independent.
BMW X3 Generations
BMW X3 18 Generation (2021)
Android Auto smartphone connectivity joins Apple CarPlay, and satellite radio is also now standard. Newly standard active safety features include blind-spot warning and lane departure warning.
BMW X3 17 Generation (2020)
LED headlights with cornering lights, navigation, and a digital instrument cluster are now standard. A new high-performance X3 M also joins the lineup.
BMW X3 16 Generation (2019)
A new rear-wheel-drive sDrive30i trim level joins the lineup, powered by the same turbocharged four-cylinder engine that’s in the all-wheel-drive xDrive30i trim. New standard active safety features include forward collision warning with daytime pedestrian detection and low-speed automatic emergency braking. Front and rear parking sensors are also now standard.
BMW X3 15 Generation (2018)
Redesigned for 2018, the BMW X3 has standard all-wheel drive and comes in four-cylinder (xDrive30i) and six-cylinder (M40i) configurations. We drove a well-optioned X3 xDrive30i.
BMW X3 14 Generation (2017)
Wireless smartphone charging and a Wi-Fi hotspot are available in the 2017 BMW X3.
BMW X3 13 Generation (2016)
For 2016, there are no significant changes.
BMW X3 12 Generation (2015)
In 2015, the most significant style change was the headlights of the X3. They use the same structure as the headlights of the larger X5. BMW reports new front and rear bumpers, as well as headlights, grille, and side mirrors. LED headlights are optional. BMW reports that the overall length has increased by only 1 centimeter.
BMW X3 11 Generation (2014)
2014, new standard features include a universal garage-door opener, auto-dimming side and rearview mirrors, a 40/20/40-split folding rear seat, more storage compartments, and BMW’s Assist eCall emergency communication system with a 10-year subscription. The available navigation system gets the latest version of iDrive, which includes a text-input touchpad on the knob controller.
BMW X3 10 Generation (2013)
The base X3 xDrive28i is powered by a new turbocharged four-cylinder engine with 240 hp and 260 lb-ft of torque. Additional features include energy-saving auto-start technology, standard liftgate, 18-inch wheels, and a chrome exhaust tip for the xDrive28i, and a driver assistance package that includes automatic high beam headlights, lane departure warning, and, on the xDrive35i, a head-up display.
BMW X3 9 Generation (2012)
An M Sport Package includes body-colored bumpers and side skirts, specific wheels, and a sport-tuned suspension. BMW Applications, which allows a variety of iPhone apps to run through the iDrive system, is a $250 option.
BMW X3 8 Generation (2011)
The 2011 BMW X3 is still the small luxury crossover of choice for driving enthusiasts, but its substantially more forgiving suspension tuning should make the new version far more appealing.
BMW X3 7 Generation (2010)
While the car’s pros and cons haven’t changed much, the X3 is showing its age in terms of technology features — especially when compared with newcomers that best it in both price and style.
BMW X3 6 Generation (2009)
The exterior remains the same for 2009, and the X3 retains its awkward angles, disjointed taillights, and odd lower bodywork. It’s not unattractive, but it sure isn’t as stylish as Mercedes’ new GLK350, Audi’s Q5, or the new Volvo XC60, which actually turned heads when I tested it recently.
BMW X3 5 Generation (2008)
2008 an updated 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine goes under the hood. Packed with BMW’s latest innovations, the engine churns out 260 horsepower and 225 pounds-feet of torque — a 15 percent increase in horsepower over the 2006 X3’s engine (hence the change in name from X3 3.0i to X3 3.0si).
BMW X3 4 Generation (2007)
The aging X3 stays fresh for 2007 thanks to a zippier engine, a new automatic transmission, and modest styling changes. Some shoppers may be put off by the new transmission, which muffs its way through slower speeds, but between the masterful handling and high-quality cabin, there’s enough to like to justify the price.
BMW X3 3 Generation (2006)
The X3 2.5i equipped with a 2.5-liter engine has been discontinued for the 2006 model year. The X3 3.0i gains body-colored bumpers. The Sport Package includes full body color on side skirts and bumpers, plus a new three-spoke sports steering wheel. Window trim and a twin kidney-shaped grille are chrome-plated.
BMW X3 2 Generation (2005)
Audio systems became MP3-compatible for 2005. An automatic transmission was a no-cost option for the 3.0i, which got new chrome-plated vertical grille slats and a standard dual-panel Panorama moon roof.
BMW X3 1 Generation (2004)
The X3’s powertrains are similar to those in 3 Series sedans and wagons: 2.5-liter and 3.0-liter inline-six-cylinder engines that produce 184 and 225 horsepower, respectively. Either a six-speed manual or five-speed Steptronic automatic transmission may be installed. Placing the front driveshaft so that it extends through the oil sump is intended to give the X3 a low center of gravity and minimize body roll.
