BMW 530i Turn Signal Bulb Size
BMW 530i front inner turn signal and rear turn signal bulbs utilize sizes PY21W and 12496, with front turn signals also accommodating 3357NA bulb size. The replacement chart covers vehicle production spanning 1975 to 2020 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
| Years | Bulb Size |
|---|---|
| 2007 | PY21W |
| 2006 | 12496 |
Front Turn Signal
| Years | Bulb Size |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 12496 (Without Adaptive Lighting) |
| 2019 | 12496 (Without Adaptive Headlamps) |
| 2018 | 12496 (Without Adaptive Lighting) |
| 2007 | 3357NA (Front, To 03/2007) |
| 2006 | 3357NA (Front) |
| 2005 | PY21W |
| 2004 | 12496 |
| 2001-2003 | 3457NA |
| 1994-1995 | P21/5W |
| 1975-1978 | P21/5W |
Rear Turn Signal
| Years | Bulb Size |
|---|---|
| 2006-2007 | 12496 |
| 2005 | P21W |
| 2004 | 12496 |
| 2001-2003 | PY21W |
| 1994-1995 | P21W |
| 1975-1978 | P21W |
Bulb Specifications
| Description | Bulb Size |
|---|---|
| ECE standard (Europe & worldwide). Single-filament amber bulb with BAU15s bayonet base. 12V, 21W. | PY21W |
| Philips/Osram part number. Halogen bulb, specialty application. 12V. | 12496 |
| ANSI standard (US & Canada). Single-filament wedge bulb (T25), natural amber glass. 12V, 27W. | 3357NA |
| ANSI standard (US & Canada). Dual-filament wedge bulb (T25), natural amber glass. 12V, 27W/7W. | 3457NA |
| ECE standard (Europe & worldwide). Dual-filament signalling bulb with BAY15d bayonet base. 12V, 21W/5W. | P21/5W |
| ECE standard (Europe & worldwide). Single-filament signalling bulb with BA15s bayonet base. 12V, 21W. | P21W |