Used BMW 5 Series Brake Light Switch

The E60 ran from 2003 to 2010 and the F10 from 2010 to 2017, and these are completely different generations with different pedal box designs, so the brake light switch is not a straightforward swap across that boundary. Confirm compatibility with the breaker against your exact registration before ordering.

Both years fall within the F10 generation (2010–2017), which had a facelift in 2013, but the brake light switch is a mechanical pedal-mounted component whose fitment is determined by generation rather than facelift changes, so an F10-to-F10 switch is generally likely to be compatible. That said, confirm with the breaker against your registration to be sure, as minor production changes can occur mid-generation.

The brake light switch sits on the brake pedal assembly and is not directly affected by engine size or braking system upgrades on the 5 Series, so a 520d and a 550i within the same generation should use the same switch. Confirm with the breaker against your registration if you have any doubt, particularly on M5 variants which may have a different pedal box setup.

Trim level does not affect brake light switch fitment on the BMW 5 Series; the switch is a straightforward pedal-mounted component that is the same across SE, Sport, M Sport, and similar grades within a given generation. xDrive four-wheel-drive variants also use the same brake pedal assembly, so trim and drivetrain type are not factors here.

A 2007 5 Series is an E60 (saloon) or E61 (touring/estate), which ran from 2003 to 2010, so you need a switch from that same E60/E61 generation rather than from the later F10 or G30 cars. Confirm the exact part with the breaker using your registration, as sourcing from the correct generation is the key compatibility check here.

BMW does use some shared components across platforms, and it is possible that certain generations of the 5 Series and other BMW models share a brake light switch, but this is not guaranteed and varies by generation and pedal box design. Give the breaker both registrations so they can check whether the part numbers cross-reference before you commit to buying.