BMW 760i Headlight Bulb Size

The BMW 760i high beam headlight requires an H7 bulb size while low beam headlights use D1S or D2S bulb sizes. The replacement chart covers vehicle production years spanning 2004 to 2006 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.

High Beam Headlight

Years	Bulb Type	Shop
2004-2006	H7	Check Price

Low Beam Headlight

Years	Bulb Type	Shop
2006	D1S	Check Price
2004-2005	D2S	Check Price

Bulb Specifications

Description	Type	Shop
ECE standard (Europe & worldwide). Single-filament halogen bulb with PX26d base. Also approved in the US and Japan. 12V, 55W.	H7	Check Price
ECE standard (Europe & worldwide). HID (xenon) discharge bulb with PK32d-2 base and integral ignitor, for projector-type housings. 85V, 35W.	D1S	Check Price
ECE standard (Europe & worldwide). HID (xenon) discharge bulb with P32d-2 base, for projector-type housings. Requires external ignitor. 85V, 35W.	D2S	Check Price

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Additional Notes

The H7 bulb is a single-filament halogen type operating at 12V and 55W, fitted with a PX26d base. It carries ECE certification and is also approved for use in the United States and Japan, making it one of the more broadly accepted halogen standards across global markets.
The BMW 760i uses the H7 bulb for the high beam headlight across the 2004-2006 model years, indicating a consistent halogen fitment for that function throughout this production period.
The D1S and D2S are both HID (xenon) discharge bulbs operating at 85V and 35W, designed for projector-type housings. Despite sharing the same voltage and wattage, they are not interchangeable due to differences in base type and ignitor configuration.
The D1S uses a PK32d-2 base and incorporates an integral ignitor within the bulb itself, meaning no separate ignitor component is required in the housing. The D2S uses a P32d-2 base and relies on an external ignitor, which is a distinct hardware requirement.
The BMW 760i (2006) uses the D1S for the low beam headlight, while the 2004-2005 model years use the D2S. Substituting one for the other would be incompatible due to the differing ignitor arrangements and base types.
All bulb types listed across both high and low beam positions conform to ECE standards, which govern photometric and safety requirements recognized throughout Europe and much of the world.