Second Hand BMW 3 Series Fog Light

Both years fall within the E90 generation (2005–2012), so they share the same front-end design and a fog light from a 2006 car is very likely to be compatible with a 2004 car. However, the E90 received a facelift in 2008, which updated the front bumper and associated lighting, so you should confirm with the breaker that both cars are pre-facelift to be sure. Always quote your registration to the breaker so they can match the correct part.

These two years sit either side of the E90 facelift, which took place in 2008 — the 2007 car is pre-facelift and the 2010 car is post-facelift. The bumper and fog light housing changed at that facelift, so a straight swap is not guaranteed. Confirm with the breaker whether the parts interchange across that 2008 boundary before purchasing.

Fog lights were not standard fitment on every BMW 3 Series variant — they were an optional extra on many trim levels, so some cars left the factory without them. If your bumper has blanking plates where fog lights would normally sit, the bumper is already designed to accept them, and you would need both the fog light units and any associated wiring. Confirm with the breaker what your car's bumper cutouts look like so they can supply the right units.

No — within a given generation and facelift period, the front bumper and fog lights are shared across body styles, so a saloon, estate, coupe or convertible of the same generation should use the same fog light. The key questions are which generation your car belongs to and whether it is a pre- or post-facelift model. Quote your registration to the breaker and they will confirm the exact match.

Trim level does not affect fog light fitment in terms of the generation and facelift period rules — what matters is the generation and whether the car is pre- or post-facelift. That said, M Sport models sometimes have a different front bumper design to SE or Sport models, which could mean a different fog light housing shape or position. Let the breaker know both the donor car's and your car's trim levels so they can check the bumpers match before you commit.

No — the E46 (1998–2006) and E90 (2005–2012) are completely different generations with different front-end designs, and their fog lights are not interchangeable. You need to source a fog light specifically listed for the E46, and confirm with the breaker whether your car is pre- or post-facelift as the E46 was also updated during its production run. Always provide your registration to make sure you get the right part.