BMW 318i Turn Signal Bulb Size

The BMW 318i uses multiple bulb sizes for turn signal applications, including P21/5W for front inner and front turn signals, 12821 for front outer turn signals, and P21W for rear turn signals. The replacement chart covers 1984 to 1998 model years with corresponding bulb size specifications.

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

Front Inner Turn Signal

YearsUS TypeEU TypeShop
1997-19981157P21/5WCheck Price

Front Outer Turn Signal

YearsBulb TypeShop
1997-199812821Check Price

Front Turn Signal

If US Type and EU Type show the same value, a direct cross-reference for this bulb is not available or the data is insufficient.

YearsUS TypeEU TypeShop
1997-19981157 (Front)P21/5WCheck Price
12961 (Side)12961Check Price
1993-19961157P21/5WCheck Price
19911157P21/5WCheck Price
1984-19851157P21/5WCheck Price

Rear Turn Signal

YearsUS TypeEU TypeShop
1993-19981156P21WCheck Price
19911156P21WCheck Price
1984-19851156P21WCheck Price

Bulb Specifications

Description Type Shop
ECE standard (Europe & worldwide). Dual-filament signalling bulb with BAY15d bayonet base. 12V, 21W/5W.P21/5WCheck Price
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Dual-filament bulb with BAY15d bayonet base. 12V, 21W/5W.1157Check Price
Philips part number. Miniature wedge bulb (T10) with W2.1x9.5d base. 12V, 5W.12821Check Price
Philips part number. Miniature wedge bulb (T10) with W2.1x9.5d base. 12V, 5W.12961Check Price
ECE standard (Europe & worldwide). Single-filament signalling bulb with BA15s bayonet base. 12V, 21W.P21WCheck Price
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Single-filament bulb with BA15s bayonet base. 12V, 21W.1156Check Price

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