BMW 2800 License Plate Bulb Size

The BMW 2800 license plate requires a unique bulb size of 1895 for the lighting assembly. Data for the specific bulb size covers the range from 1969 to 1971.

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
1969-1971	1895

Bulb Specifications

Description	Bulb Size
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Miniature wedge bulb (T5). 12V, 0.9W.	1895

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Additional Notes

The 1895 bulb appears across all listed model years of the BMW 2800, covering 1969-1971, making it the sole bulb type specified for the license plate position on this vehicle.
The 1895 is classified as a T5 miniature wedge bulb, a designation that refers to its tubular glass envelope measuring 5/8 of an inch in width.
The wedge base design means the 1895 requires no separate metal base or socket pins. The glass envelope itself tapers at the bottom to form the electrical contact, which seats directly into a wedge-style socket.
The 1895 operates at 12 volts and 0.9 watts, placing it among the lower-wattage bulbs in automotive use, consistent with the low-intensity illumination required for license plate lighting.
The 1895 carries ANSI standardization recognized in both the United States and Canada, meaning the bulb conforms to a defined set of electrical and physical tolerances shared across those markets.
Because the 1895 uses a wedge base rather than a bayonet or screw base, substituting a bulb with a different base type would result in an incompatible fit, even if the voltage rating were otherwise similar.