BMW 5 Series E39 Bulb Sizes (1995–2003)
Quick answer: the BMW 5 Series E39 uses H7 for both the low and the high beam on halogen headlights, and 9006 for the fog lights.
Looking for the right headlight bulb for your BMW 5 Series E39 (1995–2003)? 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: 520i, 520d, 523i, 525i, 525d, 528i, 530i, 530d, 535i, 540i · Sedan and Touring · pre-facelift and facelift (2000).
BMW 5 Series E39 bulb sizes
Halogen headlights
Low beam: H7
High beam: H7
Fog lights: 9006 (HB4)
Parking / position lights: W5W (T10)
Xenon headlights
Low beam: D2S
High beam: H7
Fog lights: 9006 (HB4)
Parking / position lights: W5W (T10)
Good to know
Many E39 cars have xenon low beams (D2S) with a halogen H7 high beam.
The facelift (2000–2003) added angel eyes; the bulb sizes for low and high beam stay the same.
LightsUp LED bulbs for the BMW 5 Series E39
Magic App Control LED bulbs – sizes for this car: H7, 9006. colour temperature, brightness and strobe controlled from your phone, built-in CAN bus.
CORE150 LED bulbs – sizes for this car: H7, 9006. 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: D2S. plug-and-play LED replacement for xenon bulbs.
Xenon LED bulbs with App Control – sizes for this car: D2S. xenon LED replacement with app control.
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 5 Series E39 has xenon headlights, our Xenon to LED bulbs replace the D2S bulb directly – no ballast changes needed.
FAQ
Do E39 halogen cars use H7 for both beams?
Yes, both the low and the high beam use H7.
Do I need a CAN bus decoder?
Most E39s work with our CAN bus ready bulbs without extra resistors.
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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