BMW Motorcycle R1200CL License Plate Bulb Size

The BMW Motorcycle R1200CL license plate light requires a single H6W bulb for proper illumination. Data for the specific component covers the period from 2002 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
2002-2006	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 R1200CL uses the H6W bulb for its license plate light across the 2002-2006 model years.
The H6W is a single-filament signalling bulb, meaning it serves a fixed, non-variable lighting function with no dimming or dual-intensity capability.
The H6W operates at 12 volts and consumes 6 watts, placing it in the low-wattage range typical of auxiliary and signalling applications.
The H6W uses a BAX9s base, which is an offset-pin bayonet fitting. The asymmetric pin placement ensures the bulb is inserted in one orientation only, preventing incorrect installation.
The H6W is governed by ECE standards, a regulatory framework recognized across Europe and numerous other markets worldwide, establishing consistent performance and safety requirements for the bulb type.
Because the BAX9s base is specific to the H6W family, it is not interchangeable with bulbs using standard BA9s bases, which have symmetrically placed pins. Substituting an incorrect base type would result in a fitment failure.