How is headlight bulb removal and installation performed for both low beam and high beam on BMW X3?

Headlight removal is shown for clarity. For the low beam on the driver's side, partially remove the air box, while for the passenger side, partially remove the washer fluid reservoir. In the engine compartment behind the headlight, unclip the plastic bulb cover in the direction of the arrow. Unclip the bulb by pressing the connector, disconnect it at the plug, and remove it in the direction of the arrow. Installation is the reverse of removal, ensuring the bulb is fully seated in the headlight. Avoid touching the bulb surface with bare fingers, as grease from the skin can cause premature failure. The high beam bulb is halogen, and replacement is similar for both halogen and xenon-equipped vehicles. For the driver's side headlight, partially remove the air filter housing, and for the passenger side, partially remove the windshield washer reservoir. In the engine compartment behind the headlight, unclip the plastic bulb cover in the direction of the arrow, unclip the bulb by pressing the connector, disconnect it at the plug, and remove it in the direction of the arrow from the headlight. Installation is the reverse of removal, ensuring the bulb is fully seated in the catches on the headlight. Again, avoid touching the bulb surface with bare fingers to prevent premature failure.

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BMW X3 Headlight Bulb
Part Number: 63217217509
$176.05 MSRP: $266.88
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- Other Name: Bulb Xenon Light With Ignition Element
- Replaces: 63-21-7-162-862, 63-21-7-160-807
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by BMW's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2007-2017 BMW X3 | 3.0si(E83), xDrive28d(F25), xDrive28i(F25), xDrive35i(F25)
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BMW X3 Long Life Light Bulb
Part Number: 63217160781
$12.22 MSRP: $20.06
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- Other Name: Longlife Bulb
- Replaces: 63-21-0-395-445, 63-21-6-926-911, 63-21-0-151-620
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by BMW's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2004-2021 BMW X3 | 2.5i(E83), 3.0i(E83), 3.0si(E83), 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L PLUG-IN HYBRID EV-GAS (PHEV), 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, M40i(G01), sDrive28i(F25), sDrive30i(G01), xDrive28d(F25), xDrive28i(F25), xDrive30e(G01), xDrive30i(G01), xDrive35i(F25)
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BMW X3 Long Life Light Bulb
Part Number: 63217160790
$5.99 MSRP: $9.66
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- Other Name: Longlife Bulb
- Replaces: 63-21-0-395-453, 63-21-0-151-621, 63-21-6-926-920, 63-13-6-902-877
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by BMW's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2011-2017 BMW X3 | sDrive28i(F25), xDrive28d(F25), xDrive28i(F25), xDrive35i(F25)
- 2004-2006 BMW X3 | 2.5i(E83), 3.0i(E83)
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BMW X3 Bulb Yellow
Part Number: 07119905468
$23.95 MSRP: $39.32
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- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by BMW's factory warranty.
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- 2018-2021 BMW X3 | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L PLUG-IN HYBRID EV-GAS (PHEV), 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, M40i(G01), sDrive30i(G01), xDrive30e(G01), xDrive30i(G01)
- 2007-2010 BMW X3 | 3.0si(E83)
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BMW X3 Light Bulb
Part Number: 63217160780
$9.94 MSRP: $16.04
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- Other Name: Bulb
- Replaces: 63-21-0-395-443, 63-12-8-361-289, 63-21-0-309-671, 63-21-6-926-910, 63-12-0-026-294
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by BMW's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2011-2017 BMW X3 | xDrive28d(F25), xDrive28i(F25), xDrive35i(F25)
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BMW X3 Headlight Bulb
Part Number: 63217160806
$91.58 MSRP: $115.82
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- Other Name: Bulb Xenon Light
- Replaces: 07-11-9-904-789, 63-21-0-398-155, 63-12-8-361-007
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by BMW's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2004-2006 BMW X3 | 2.5i(E83), 3.0i(E83)
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BMW X3 POWER HALOGEN BULBS
Part Number: 63112338079
$35.25 MSRP: $57.88
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- Other Name: Headlamp Bulb, High Beam Bulb
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by BMW's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2004-2017 BMW X3 | 2.5i(E83), 3.0i(E83), 3.0si(E83), sDrive28i(F25), xDrive28d(F25), xDrive28i(F25), xDrive35i(F25)
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BMW X3 Parking Light Bulb Socket
Part Number: 63126904048
$38.55 MSRP: $51.05
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- Other Name: Bulb Socket With Bulb For Parking Light; Bulb & Socket, High Beam Bulb, Parking Lamp Bulb
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by BMW's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2007-2010 BMW X3 | 3.0si(E83)
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BMW X3 Fog Lamp Bulb
Part Number: 07119906503
$15.64 MSRP: $25.68
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- Other Name: Bulb
- Replaces: 63-21-6-926-912, 63-21-7-160-782
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by BMW's factory warranty.
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- 2011-2017 BMW X3 | sDrive28i(F25), xDrive28d(F25), xDrive28i(F25), xDrive35i(F25)
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BMW X3 Bulb Yellow
Part Number: 63217160791
$3.99 MSRP: $6.44
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- Replaces: 63-21-0-395-455
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by BMW's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2011-2017 BMW X3 | sDrive28i(F25), xDrive28d(F25), xDrive28i(F25), xDrive35i(F25)
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BMW X3 Longlife Bulb, Gelb
Part Number: 63217176025
$5.99 MSRP: $9.66
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- Replaces: 07-11-9-900-673, 07-11-9-904-754, 88-10-0-151-624, 82-19-9-404-237, 88-10-0-141-178
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by BMW's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2011-2017 BMW X3 | xDrive28d(F25), xDrive28i(F25), xDrive35i(F25)
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BMW X3 Headlight Bulb
Part Number: 63128523990
$275.92 MSRP: $437.46
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- Other Name: Bulb Xenon Light; Headlamp Bulb, Hid Bulb
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by BMW's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2011-2017 BMW X3 | sDrive28i(F25), xDrive28d(F25), xDrive28i(F25), xDrive35i(F25)
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BMW X3 Mini Headlight Bulb
Part Number: 07119905328
$19.40 MSRP: $31.86
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- Other Name: Bulb; Backup Lamp Bulb, Exterior Bulbs
- Replaces: 07-11-9-904-756
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by BMW's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2011-2017 BMW X3 | sDrive28i(F25), xDrive28d(F25), xDrive28i(F25), xDrive35i(F25)
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BMW X3 Headlamp Bulb
Part Number: 63217162862
$176.05 MSRP: $266.88
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- Other Name: Bulb Xenon Light With Ignition Element
- Replaced by: 63217217509
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by BMW's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2007-2010 BMW X3 | 3.0si(E83)

BMW X3 Headlight Bulb

BMW X3 Headlight Bulb provides a clear beam toward the front of the road that allows drivers to navigate road travel at night with confidence for the protection of drivers during foggy, rainy, or dark road conditions. Across the years, this compact SUV has been powered by three prime lighting technologies, each of which was contained in the same basic Headlight Bulb format. Early models applied halogen where a tungsten filament glows inside the halogen gas, but the filament will slowly become thinner and less bright over time. You should have the Headlight Bulb changed every few years to avoid dim vision. Later trims adopted HID units which produce a brilliant white arc with xenon gases, but as they age, that glow takes on a bluish tinge and may result in cycling. Thus, the Headlight Bulb still requires periodic change. Recent versions may replace with LED conversion kits, providing immediate brilliance and longer service life with no filaments or gas, upgrading the Headlight Bulb role with original assemblies fitting. For owners, knowing these differences helps to time the replacements to ensure the output doesn't drop too low, leaving BMW visibility strong and making sure every X3 is ready for after-dark adventurousness, proving BMW dedication to both safety and style within the X3 family.

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BMW X3 Headlight Bulb Parts Questions & Experts Answers

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How is headlight bulb removal and installation performed for both low beam and high beam on BMW X3?
Posted by Pasha K.
A:
Headlight removal is shown for clarity. For the low beam on the driver's side, partially remove the air box, while for the passenger side, partially remove the washer fluid reservoir. In the engine compartment behind the headlight, unclip the plastic bulb cover in the direction of the arrow. Unclip the bulb by pressing the connector, disconnect it at the plug, and remove it in the direction of the arrow. Installation is the reverse of removal, ensuring the bulb is fully seated in the headlight. Avoid touching the bulb surface with bare fingers, as grease from the skin can cause premature failure. The high beam bulb is halogen, and replacement is similar for both halogen and xenon-equipped vehicles. For the driver's side headlight, partially remove the air filter housing, and for the passenger side, partially remove the windshield washer reservoir. In the engine compartment behind the headlight, unclip the plastic bulb cover in the direction of the arrow, unclip the bulb by pressing the connector, disconnect it at the plug, and remove it in the direction of the arrow from the headlight. Installation is the reverse of removal, ensuring the bulb is fully seated in the catches on the headlight. Again, avoid touching the bulb surface with bare fingers to prevent premature failure.
Answered by BMW Parts Specialist Noah / Jan 17, 2026

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