BMW 530i Tail Light Bulb Size
The BMW 530i tail light utilizes bulb sizes P21W, 5008, 232, and 12821 across various production periods. Available data for the specified lighting components covers the range from 1975 to 2007.
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
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.
| Years | US Type | EU Type | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-2007 | 1156 | P21W | Check Price |
| 1994-1995 | 5008 | 5008 | Check Price |
| 1978 | 232 | 232 | Check Price |
| 1977 | 5008 | 5008 | Check Price |
| 1975-1976 | 12821 | 12821 | Check Price |
Bulb Specifications
| Description | Type | Shop |
|---|---|---|
| ECE standard (Europe & worldwide). Single-filament signalling bulb with BA15s bayonet base. 12V, 21W. | P21W | Check Price |
| ANSI standard (US & Canada). Single-filament bulb with BA15s bayonet base. 12V, 21W. | 1156 | Check Price |
| ANSI standard (US & Canada). Single-filament bulb with BA15s bayonet base. Lower wattage variant of 1156. 12V. | 5008 | Check Price |
| ANSI standard (US & Canada). Festoon bulb with SV8.5 base. 12V, 3W. | 232 | Check Price |
| Philips part number. Miniature wedge bulb (T10) with W2.1x9.5d base. 12V, 5W. | 12821 | Check Price |