BMW 5 Series E60 / E61 Bulb Sizes (2003–2010)
Quick answer: the BMW 5 Series E60 / E61 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 5 Series E60 / E61 (2003–2010)? 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, 530i, 530d, 535d, 540i, 545i, 550i · Sedan (E60) and Touring (E61) · pre-LCI and LCI.
BMW 5 Series E60 / E61 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
Xenon was very common on the E60/E61. Most xenon cars use D1S, a few early units use D2S – check the code on your bulb.
The high beam is a halogen H7 on all versions.
LightsUp LED bulbs for the BMW 5 Series E60 / E61
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 5 Series E60 / E61 has xenon headlights, our Xenon to LED bulbs replace the D1S bulb directly – no ballast changes needed.
FAQ
Is the E60 xenon bulb D1S or D2S?
Most cars use D1S. Remove the bulb and read the code printed on its base to be sure.
Will LED H7 fit the E60 high beam?
Yes, there is room for LED H7 bulbs in the high beam.
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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