Mini Cooper Glove Box Bulb Size

The Mini Cooper glove box light requires a unique 12961 bulb size for proper installation and function within the interior compartment. Data for the specific bulb requirements covers the 2023 through 2023 range for the vehicle.

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

Years	Bulb Size
2002-2024	12961

Bulb Specifications

Description	Bulb Size
Philips part number. Miniature wedge bulb (T10) with W2.1x9.5d base. 12V, 5W.	12961

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Additional Notes

The Mini Cooper glove box uses the 12961 bulb across all listed model years from 2002-2024.
The 12961 is a Philips part number designating a miniature wedge bulb in the T10 form factor.
T10 refers to the bulb's tubular shape, with the number indicating a width of 10 thirty-seconds of an inch, making it one of the most compact wedge bulbs used in automotive interior applications.
The 12961 operates at 12 volts and 5 watts, which is standard for low-current interior lighting tasks such as glove box illumination.
The W2.1x9.5d base type is a wedge-style connector, meaning the bulb is held in place by tension from the socket rather than by a bayonet or screw mechanism.
The W2.1x9.5d designation specifies the exact wedge base geometry, and substitutes must match this base to seat correctly in the socket.
T10 bulbs with the W2.1x9.5d base are widely cross-referenced under multiple part numbers across different manufacturers, though the 12961 is the Philips-specific designation for this specification.
Any replacement bulb must conform to the 12V, 5W rating to avoid electrical incompatibility with the Mini Cooper's interior lighting circuit.