BMW Motorcycle R1150R License Plate Bulb Size

The BMW Motorcycle R1150R license plate light requires a bulb with the specific H6W size for proper installation and function. Data for the bulb size covers the range from 2001 through 2006.

The year-by-year compatibility chart below provides a quick reference to verify the correct bulb size for your vehicle.

Bulb Size by Year Range

Years	Bulb Size
2001-2006	H6W

Bulb Specifications

Description	Bulb Size
ECE standard (Europe & worldwide). Single-filament signalling bulb with BAX9s base. 12V, 6W.	H6W

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Additional Notes

The BMW Motorcycle R1150R uses the H6W bulb for its license plate light across all listed model years, spanning 2001-2006.
The H6W is a single-filament signalling bulb, meaning it serves a fixed-output illumination function with no high/low switching capability.
The H6W operates at 12 volts and consumes 6 watts, placing it in the low-wattage range typical of auxiliary and indicator lighting applications.
The H6W uses a BAX9s base, which is an offset-pin bayonet fitting. The asymmetric pin placement ensures the bulb can only be seated in one orientation, preventing incorrect installation.
The H6W is built to ECE standards, a regulatory framework recognized across Europe and numerous other markets worldwide, governing performance and safety requirements for vehicle lighting components.
The BAX9s base is specific to the H6W and is not interchangeable with the more common BA9s base, which uses a centered pin arrangement. Substituting a BA9s bulb in a BAX9s socket is not possible without modification.