The Mini Cooper Paceman front and rear side marker bulbs both utilize a 12961 bulb size across all configurations. The replacement chart covers vehicle production spanning 2013 to 2016.
The year-by-year compatibility chart below provides a quick reference to verify the correct bulb size for your vehicle.
The Mini Cooper Paceman uses the 12961 bulb across both front and rear side marker positions for the 2013-2016 model years.
The 12961 is a Philips part number designating a T10 miniature wedge bulb with a W2.1x9.5d base, rated at 12 volts and 5 watts.
The T10 designation refers to the bulb's tubular form factor, with the number indicating its width in eighths of an inch, making it one of the most widely used miniature bulb formats in automotive lighting.
The W2.1x9.5d base is a wedge-type base, meaning the bulb is held in its socket by the tension of the base itself rather than by a bayonet or screw mechanism.
At 5 watts and 12 volts, the 12961 operates at a relatively low power draw, consistent with its role as a marker lamp rather than a primary illumination source.
The front and rear side marker positions on the Mini Cooper Paceman (2013-2016) share an identical bulb specification, meaning a single bulb type services all four side marker sockets on the vehicle.
The W2.1x9.5d base is a standardized international base type, and bulbs carrying this designation from different manufacturers are generally interchangeable provided the voltage and wattage ratings match.