BMW M3 headlight bulb size by year

The low beam, high beam and fog light bulbs for every BMW M3 from 2001–2021. Pick your year to jump straight to it. Each answer links to the page in BMW’s owner’s manual it came from.

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BMW M3 bulb sizes at a glance

Years	Low beam	High beam	Fog light
2001–2002	H7	H7	9006
2003	H7	H7	—
2008–2011	—	H7	—
2018	LED	LED	—
2021	LED	LED	—

Where a year lists more than one bulb, it depends on trim or headlight type; see that year’s section below.

2001–2002 BMW M3 headlight bulbs

M3 Convertible (E46)

Light	Bulb	Notes
Low beam	H7	Halogen; xenon headlamps optional, bulb type not stated
High beam	H7	Halogen; xenon headlamps optional, bulb type not stated
Fog light	9006 also sold as HB4

M3 Coupe (E46)

Light	Bulb	Notes
Low beam	H7	Halogen; xenon headlamps optional, bulb type not stated
High beam	H7	Halogen; xenon headlamps optional, bulb type not stated
Fog light	9006 also sold as HB4

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Buy bulbs for your 2001–2002 BMW M3

RecommendedH7 standard replacement

Same light as the original bulb, at the lowest price. Fits your low beam, high beam.

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More H7 options: brighter halogen, long life, LED upgrade

Brighter halogenPerformance halogen bulbs throw more light down the road. They usually wear out sooner.
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Long lifeBuilt to last longer between changes. A good pick for high-beam and fog sockets you use often.
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LED upgradeWhiter light and a long service life. Check that it fits your housing; LED bulbs in halogen headlights are not DOT-approved for road use.
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Recommended9006 standard replacement

Same light as the original bulb, at the lowest price. Fits your fog light.

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More 9006 options: brighter halogen, long life, LED upgrade, colored / styled

Brighter halogenPerformance halogen bulbs throw more light down the road. They usually wear out sooner.
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Long lifeBuilt to last longer between changes. A good pick for high-beam and fog sockets you use often.
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LED upgradeWhiter light and a long service life. Check that it fits your housing; LED bulbs in halogen headlights are not DOT-approved for road use.
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Colored / styledYellow and other colored bulbs are for fog and accent lights. Colored headlight bulbs are not street legal in the US.
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2003 BMW M3 headlight bulbs

Light	Bulb	Notes
Low beam	H7	Halogen headlamps Two sources
High beam	H7	Halogen headlamps Two sources

Where this comes from (1 source)

Philips Automotive Lighting Catalog 2002-2022, p. 70 and OSRAM bulb finder: 3 (E46) 316 i

Buy bulbs for your 2003 BMW M3

RecommendedH7 standard replacement

Same light as the original bulb, at the lowest price. Fits your low beam, high beam.

Amazon AutoZone Advance Auto O’Reilly Walmart

More H7 options: brighter halogen, long life, LED upgrade

Brighter halogenPerformance halogen bulbs throw more light down the road. They usually wear out sooner.
Amazon AutoZone Advance Auto Parts O’Reilly Auto Parts Walmart
Long lifeBuilt to last longer between changes. A good pick for high-beam and fog sockets you use often.
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LED upgradeWhiter light and a long service life. Check that it fits your housing; LED bulbs in halogen headlights are not DOT-approved for road use.
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2008–2011 BMW M3 headlight bulbs

Light	Bulb	Notes
High beam	H7	Two sources

Where this comes from (1 source)

Philips Automotive Lighting Catalog 2002-2022, p. 70 and OSRAM bulb finder: 3 (E90) 316 i (all years)

Buy bulbs for your 2008–2011 BMW M3

RecommendedH7 standard replacement

Same light as the original bulb, at the lowest price. Fits your high beam.

Amazon AutoZone Advance Auto O’Reilly Walmart

More H7 options: brighter halogen, long life, LED upgrade

Brighter halogenPerformance halogen bulbs throw more light down the road. They usually wear out sooner.
Amazon AutoZone Advance Auto Parts O’Reilly Auto Parts Walmart
Long lifeBuilt to last longer between changes. A good pick for high-beam and fog sockets you use often.
Amazon AutoZone Advance Auto Parts O’Reilly Auto Parts Walmart
LED upgradeWhiter light and a long service life. Check that it fits your housing; LED bulbs in halogen headlights are not DOT-approved for road use.
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2018 BMW M3 headlight bulbs

Light	Bulb	Notes
Low beam	LED	LED headlamps standard (maker spec)
High beam	LED	LED headlamps standard (maker spec)

LED headlights are usually serviced as a complete lamp assembly rather than a separate bulb; a dealer or parts counter can quote the assembly for your trim.

Where this comes from (1 source)

BMW (US): Model Year 2018 Update Information (BMW of North America press release, PDF attachment "Model_Year_2018_Update_Information.PDF") (2017-06-13)

2021 BMW M3 headlight bulbs

Light	Bulb	Notes
Low beam	LED	LED headlamps standard (maker spec)
High beam	LED	LED headlamps standard (maker spec)

LED headlights are usually serviced as a complete lamp assembly rather than a separate bulb; a dealer or parts counter can quote the assembly for your trim.

Where this comes from (1 source)

BMW (US): The New 2021 BMW M3 Sedan and M4 Coupe (2020-09-22)

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