BMW M3 Brake Bulb Size

The BMW M3 brake light uses H21W, P21W, and P21/4W bulb sizes depending on the specific production period for the vehicle. Available data covers the range from 1988 through 2018 for the various components listed.

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

Brake

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
2016-2018H21W (Adaptive)H21WCheck Price
2015H21WH21WCheck Price
2012-2013H21W (Adaptive)H21WCheck Price
2001-20061156P21WCheck Price
1999P21/4WP21/4WCheck Price
1995-19981156P21WCheck Price
1988-19911156P21WCheck Price

Center High Mount Stop Light

YearsUS TypeEU TypeShop
1995-19991156P21WCheck Price
1988-1991921W16WCheck Price

Inner Brake

YearsBulb TypeShop
2008-2011H21WCheck Price
2003P21/4W (To 03/2003)Check Price
2001-2002P21/4WCheck Price

Outer Brake

YearsUS TypeEU TypeShop
20081156P21WCheck Price
20031156 (To 03/2003)P21WCheck Price
2001-20021156P21WCheck Price

Bulb Specifications

Description Type Shop
ECE standard (Europe & worldwide). Single-filament signalling bulb with BAY9s base. 12V, 21W.H21WCheck 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
ECE standard (Europe & worldwide). Dual-filament signalling bulb with BAZ15d bayonet base. 12V, 21W/4W.P21/4WCheck Price
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Wedge bulb (T15). 12V, 16W.921Check Price

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