BMW M5 Back Up Light Bulb Size

The BMW M5 back up light utilizes H21W, 921, and P21W bulb sizes depending on the specific version of the component required for the vehicle. Available data covers a range from 1988 through 2020 for the various configurations listed in the provided specifications.

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.

YearsUS TypeEU TypeShop
2018-2020H21WH21WCheck Price
2013-2016921W16WCheck Price
2006-2010921W16WCheck Price
2000-20031156P21WCheck Price
1991-19931156P21WCheck Price
19881156P21WCheck Price

Bulb Specifications

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

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