What is the model number of the BMW e60 high beam?
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The model number of the BMW e60 high beam is 9005hb5. The low beam is h11. The fog light is h11. Classification of car light models: Car light models are divided into H1, H4, H7, 9005, 9006. Methods to check car light models: First, confirm whether the car light is a combination of high and low beams. If so, it means the car light model is H4. If the car light has separate high and low beams, you can check the vehicle manual that came with the car when purchased to find the specific model of your car light. In addition to the above methods, you can also open the engine hood, remove the light protective cover, take out the bulb, and identify the headlight model through the lamp base and socket.
I often help people with car repairs. For the BMW E60 generation 5 Series, the high beam bulb type is H7. Actually, it's not just the high beams; the low beams use D1S xenon bulbs, and the fog lights are mostly H8. I recommend buying the same brand for a pair of bulbs to avoid differences in brightness between the left and right sides. Last week, I just helped a neighbor replace their H7 bulbs with Osram ones, and the 55W specification is the most stable. Remember to disconnect the power when removing or installing them, as the bulb socket clips are fragile—don’t force them. By the way, the headlight covers on older E60 models tend to yellow over time. If you notice the lights dimming, try cleaning the covers first—it might save you the cost of new bulbs. Finally, always adjust the headlight beam height after replacement, or else oncoming drivers will get flashed by your high beams.
Our family has been running an auto repair shop for over a decade, and the E60 high beam bulb model is definitely H7. The headlight design is quite troublesome - you need to remove the wheel liner to replace the left bulb, while the right one can be accessed by hand. I recommend buying H7 bulbs with ceramic bases, as ordinary plastic ones tend to melt. I've repaired several cars that blew fuses due to using incorrect H9 bulbs - actually, you can distinguish them by the socket color (H7 has black bases). By the way, post-2005 E60 models use D1S for low beams, and you'll need a decoder if converting to LED. Don't forget to wear gloves when changing bulbs, as oil from your hands on the glass will shorten bulb lifespan.
