BMW M5 Brake Bulb Size

The BMW M5 brake light utilizes H21W, P21W, and P21/5W bulb sizes depending on the specific version of the vehicle. Available data for the lighting components spans from 1988 through 2016.

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

Brake

YearsBulb Size
2013-2016H21W (Adaptive)
2008-2010P21W
2006-2007P21/5W (With HID Headlamps)
P21W (With Halogen Capsule Headlamps)
2000-2003P21W
1991-1993P21W
1988P21W

Center High Mount Stop Light

YearsBulb Size
2000-2003P21W
1991-1993P21W
1988P21W

Bulb Specifications

Description Bulb Size
ECE standard (Europe & worldwide). Single-filament signalling bulb with BAY9s base. 12V, 21W.H21W
ECE standard (Europe & worldwide). Single-filament signalling bulb with BA15s bayonet base. 12V, 21W.P21W
ECE standard (Europe & worldwide). Dual-filament signalling bulb with BAY15d bayonet base. 12V, 21W/5W.P21/5W

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