BMW 325i Turn Signal Bulb Size

BMW 325i front inner and outer turn signal assemblies utilize bulb sizes PY21W, P21W, and 12961, while rear turn signal applications require the P21W bulb size. The replacement chart documents bulb specifications across 1988 to 2006 production years.

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
20067507PY21WCheck Price
2001-20051156P21WCheck Price

Front Outer Turn Signal

YearsBulb TypeShop
2001-200612961Check 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
20067507PY21WCheck Price
2002-20051156 (Front, White)P21WCheck Price
7507 (Front, Yellow)PY21WCheck Price
12961 (Side)12961Check Price
20011156P21WCheck Price
7507 (Front, Yellow)PY21WCheck Price
12961 (Side)12961Check Price
1993-19951157P21/5WCheck Price
1988-19911157P21/5WCheck Price

Rear Turn Signal

YearsUS TypeEU TypeShop
2001-20061156P21WCheck Price
1993-19951156P21WCheck Price
1988-19911156P21WCheck Price

Bulb Specifications

Description Type Shop
ECE standard (Europe & worldwide). Single-filament amber bulb with BAU15s bayonet base. 12V, 21W.PY21WCheck 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
Philips part number. Miniature wedge bulb (T10) with W2.1x9.5d base. 12V, 5W.12961Check Price
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

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