What gives with all these BMWs I see with 1 headlight/angel eye out?

WillC310 · 07-06-2010, 03:18 AM

I've noticed that there's a lot of BMWs out there that have a headlight out or the angel eyes on one side don't work. It's not limited to just one model either, I've seen 3, 5, X5, 7 series with it. Strangely my left light also went out on its own while driving today but came back on 1 min later -- and my car is less than a month off the lot.

Is there something wrong with BMW's headlights these days?

VanM3Lover · 07-06-2010, 03:31 AM

yes, I just saw two the other day, one had left light out and the other had right light out.

JIO · 07-06-2010, 04:36 AM

BMW is cutting back to save money...only 1 headlight and angel eye per car. They are urging people not to drive at night. If you order the car, you can choose which headlight you want to work.

he he

midlifecrisis · 07-06-2010, 04:50 AM

I've had both sides burn out within the past 3 months. My SA told me that BMW recently suggested that both sides be replaced if one goes out.

After 2 years and 25,000 miles, this is the first problem I've had. Does anyone know how much these bulbs cost so I know what I'm dealing with when the car goes out of warrranty?

Wah · 07-06-2010, 11:57 AM

I was thinking the same thing the other day. I've noticed a few cars with the angel eye on one side out.

Leozap · 07-06-2010, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by JIO

BMW is cutting back to save money...only 1 headlight and angel eye per car. They are urging people not to drive at night. If you order the car, you can choose which headlight you want to work.

he he

I like this theory.

kmarei · 07-06-2010, 12:48 PM

more reason to get HID angeleyes

EJ_92606 · 07-06-2010, 01:55 PM

Mine just burned out. I just turned off DRL so as not to look like a cyclops. My bet is most people are too lazy to deal with it and those that bought after market 'white' bulbs will burn out more frequently as mine did after 3 months.

EJ_92606 · 07-06-2010, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by midlifecrisis

I've had both sides burn out within the past 3 months. My SA told me that BMW recently suggested that both sides be replaced if one goes out.

After 2 years and 25,000 miles, this is the first problem I've had. Does anyone know how much these bulbs cost so I know what I'm dealing with when the car goes out of warrranty?

Its just a regular H8 bulb you can get at any parts store...a few bucks.

FStop7 · 07-06-2010, 02:06 PM

Are you sure you're not talking about the turn direction indicators, where one inner headlamp lights up?

TRZ06 · 07-06-2010, 04:25 PM

My driver side went out a mth ago, now my passenger side is out. It's at the dealer for that and a fuel pump malfunction warning on idrive

Jeff_DML · 07-06-2010, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by EJ_92606

Mine just burned out. I just turned off DRL so as not to look like a cyclops.

same here, have not gotten a chance to go by the dealer to get it fixed. Might be a simple bulb change but it does not look simple to get to the bulb.

J BONE · 07-06-2010, 06:19 PM

LOL Mine just went out the other day! Damn! I'm sure when I get it fixed it will only be a matter of time before the other one goes out

This is for my 335 BTW. Same concept though

BobsM3Coupe · 07-06-2010, 06:40 PM

Looks like its a common problem on E60/61 5 Series, E63/64 6 Series, E70 X5, E71/72 X6 and E90-93 3 Series.

BMW has a SIB for it, # SIB 63 04 10 dated April 2010.

The fix is to install a Philips H8 AR "longlife" bulb in each side. The bulbs the cars came with are "standard life" bulbs. It's covered under the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty.

Part number for the bulb is: 07 11 9 906 503, 2 are needed. Looks like at a dealer, they would each cost about $25.00.

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WillC310 Lieutenant 44 Rep 506 Posts Drives: A car Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Planet Earth iTrader: (0)	What gives with all these BMWs I see with 1 headlight/angel eye out? I've noticed that there's a lot of BMWs out there that have a headlight out or the angel eyes on one side don't work. It's not limited to just one model either, I've seen 3, 5, X5, 7 series with it. Strangely my left light also went out on its own while driving today but came back on 1 min later -- and my car is less than a month off the lot. Is there something wrong with BMW's headlights these days?
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VanM3Lover First Lieutenant 20 Rep 394 Posts Drives: 4.0 V8 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Van iTrader: (0)	yes, I just saw two the other day, one had left light out and the other had right light out.
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JIO Captain 48 Rep 636 Posts Drives: '09 Space Gray E92 M3 w/DCT Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Eugene, Oregon iTrader: (0)	BMW is cutting back to save money...only 1 headlight and angel eye per car. They are urging people not to drive at night. If you order the car, you can choose which headlight you want to work. he he
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kmarei Major General 688 Rep 6,845 Posts Drives: 2018 Audi RS5 coupe Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Reston, VA iTrader: (34) Garage List 2018 Audi RS5 [0.00]	more reason to get HID angeleyes
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EJ_92606 Ultimate Driving Machine 16 Rep 381 Posts Drives: '13 F10 550i; '11 R1200GS Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: So. Cal iTrader: (1)	Mine just burned out. I just turned off DRL so as not to look like a cyclops. My bet is most people are too lazy to deal with it and those that bought after market 'white' bulbs will burn out more frequently as mine did after 3 months.
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FStop7 I like cars 331 Rep 5,052 Posts Drives: M6 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Newbury Park, CA iTrader: (3)	Are you sure you're not talking about the turn direction indicators, where one inner headlamp lights up?
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TRZ06 Lieutenant Colonel 629 Rep 1,753 Posts Drives: 16' M3 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (0)	My driver side went out a mth ago, now my passenger side is out. It's at the dealer for that and a fuel pump malfunction warning on idrive __________________ 18? Camaro 2SS 1LE 16' M3 MG Ext. /SO Int. (DCT, Ohlin R/T, 19" wheels) 15' Audi S4 13' Audi TTRS (APR stage 1, MSS springs) 09' C6 Z06 08' M3 Interlagos Blue: 6sp, Tech.
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BobsM3Coupe Brigadier General 1469 Rep 3,944 Posts Drives: X5MC Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: California iTrader: (4)	Looks like its a common problem on E60/61 5 Series, E63/64 6 Series, E70 X5, E71/72 X6 and E90-93 3 Series. BMW has a SIB for it, # SIB 63 04 10 dated April 2010. The fix is to install a Philips H8 AR "longlife" bulb in each side. The bulbs the cars came with are "standard life" bulbs. It's covered under the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Part number for the bulb is: 07 11 9 906 503, 2 are needed. Looks like at a dealer, they would each cost about $25.00. Last edited by BobsM3Coupe; 07-06-2010 at 06:47 PM..
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