BMW Motorcycle R1200C License Plate Bulb Size

The BMW Motorcycle R1200C license plate light requires a bulb with the specific H6W size for proper installation and function. Data for the bulb size covers the period from 1998 through 2002.

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
1996-2005	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 R1200C uses the H6W bulb for its license plate light across all listed model years, spanning 1996-2005.
The H6W is a single-filament bulb, meaning it serves one lighting function only, which is consistent with its role as a dedicated license plate light.
The H6W operates at 12 volts and 6 watts, placing it in the low-wattage category typical of auxiliary and signalling applications.
The H6W uses a BAX9s base, an offset-pin bayonet fitting where the two pins are positioned asymmetrically, which prevents incorrect installation of the bulb.
The BAX9s base is not interchangeable with the more common BA9s base, as the offset pin configuration differs from the straight-pin arrangement found on BA9s bulbs.
The H6W is classified under ECE standards, indicating it meets European and internationally recognized regulations for signalling bulbs used in road vehicles.
Because the H6W specification remains unchanged across the entire 1996-2005 production range of the R1200C, a single bulb type covers all listed model years for this position.