BMW 1 Series E81 / E82 / E87 / E88 Bulb Sizes (2004–2013)
Quick answer: the BMW 1 Series E81 / E82 / E87 / E88 uses H7 for both the low and the high beam on halogen headlights, and H11 for the fog lights.
Looking for the right headlight bulb for your BMW 1 Series E81 / E82 / E87 / E88 (2004–2013)? Below you will find the bulb sizes for the low beam, high beam, fog lights and parking lights, for both halogen and xenon headlights.
This guide covers: 116i, 118i, 118d, 120i, 120d, 123d, 125i, 130i, 135i · 3-door (E81), Coupe (E82), 5-door (E87), Convertible (E88).
BMW 1 Series E81 / E82 / E87 / E88 bulb sizes
Halogen headlights
Low beam: H7
High beam: H7
Fog lights: H11
Parking / position lights: W5W (T10)
Xenon headlights
Low beam: D1S
High beam: H7
Fog lights: H11
Parking / position lights: W5W (T10)
Good to know
The 1 Series E8x shares its bulb sizes with the E90 3 Series.
Xenon cars use D1S for the low beam and a halogen H7 for the high beam.
LightsUp LED bulbs for the BMW 1 Series E81 / E82 / E87 / E88
Magic App Control LED bulbs – sizes for this car: H7, H11. colour temperature, brightness and strobe controlled from your phone, built-in CAN bus.
CORE150 LED bulbs – sizes for this car: H7, H11. very bright 6500K white, no app.
Compact 1:1 H7 LED bulbs (6000LM) – sizes for this car: H7. very compact, no external driver – fits tight headlight housings.
Xenon to LED bulbs – sizes for this car: D1S. plug-and-play LED replacement for xenon bulbs.
T10 / W5W LED bulbs – sizes for this car: W5W / T10. for parking and position lights.
Why upgrade to LED?
Much brighter, clean white light (around 6000K) instead of yellow halogen.
Instant full brightness and a much longer life than halogen bulbs.
Plug-and-play: the same base as your original H7 bulb, no cutting or wiring changes.
Built-in CAN bus on our App Control bulbs – no dashboard warnings on most cars.
Xenon headlights? Swap to LED
If your BMW 1 Series E81 / E82 / E87 / E88 has xenon headlights, our Xenon to LED bulbs replace the D1S bulb directly – no ballast changes needed.
FAQ
Which bulbs does a BMW 118d use?
H7 for the low and high beam on halogen cars, H11 for the fog lights and W5W for the parking lights.
Do LED bulbs fit behind the cap?
Yes, compact LED H7 bulbs like ours fit in the E87 headlight.
Check before you order
Headlights can differ by market (EU/US), trim, xenon or halogen, or because a previous owner fitted different lights. Please check the code printed on the base of your current bulb before ordering. Not sure? Send us a photo of your bulb to info@lightsup.pro and we will confirm the right size for you.
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