BMW Z3 Turn Signal Bulb Size

BMW Z3 front inner and rear turn signal bulbs use P21W size, while front outer signals require 12821 bulbs and front turn signals use P21/5W or 2357NA sizes. The replacement chart covers 1996 to 1998 model years with corresponding bulb 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

YearsUS TypeEU TypeShop
1996-19981156P21WCheck Price

Front Outer Turn Signal

YearsBulb TypeShop
1996-199812821Check Price

Front Turn Signal

YearsUS TypeEU TypeShop
19981157P21/5WCheck Price
1996-19972357NAP21/5WCheck Price

Rear Turn Signal

YearsUS TypeEU TypeShop
1996-19981156P21WCheck Price

Bulb Specifications

Description Type Shop
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
Philips part number. Miniature wedge bulb (T10) with W2.1x9.5d base. 12V, 5W.12821Check Price
ECE standard (Europe & worldwide). Dual-filament signalling bulb with BAY15d bayonet base. 12V, 21W/5W.P21/5WCheck Price
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Dual-filament bulb with BAY15d bayonet base. 12V, 21W/5W.1157Check Price
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Dual-filament bulb with BAY15d bayonet base, natural amber glass. 12V, 26.9W/8W.2357NACheck Price

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