Used BMW 5 Series Headlight

The BMW 5 Series runs across several well-established generations: E39 (1995–2003), E60 (2003–2010), F10 (2010–2017), and G30 (2017–2024). Generation is the single most important factor for headlight fitment, as headlights are not shared across generations. When searching or quoting, lead with your generation code or year so breakers can match you accurately.

Both 2013 and 2015 fall within the F10 generation (2010–2017), however the F10 received a facelift in 2013 which updated the front-end styling including the headlights. A 2013 car could be either pre- or post-facelift depending on its exact build date, so you should confirm with the breaker against your registration whether the unit they have matches your specific facelift period before purchasing.

The F10 generation spans 2010–2017 with a facelift introduced in 2013 that revised the headlight design. While both cars share the same platform, the facelift boundary is exactly the point where front-end panels including headlights commonly change, so fitment across that boundary cannot be assumed. Confirm with the breaker against your registration whether the specific unit they hold is a pre- or post-facelift part and whether it crosses that boundary safely.

No — headlights are front-end components and are shared across body styles within the same generation and facelift period, so a saloon (sedan) and a Touring (estate) of the same generation will use the same headlight. You do not need to specify body style when sourcing a headlight, but you should still confirm generation and facelift period with the breaker.

Trim level does not determine which headlight housing fits your car — an SE and an M Sport on the same generation and facelift period use the same mounting and shell. However, higher trims or option packs sometimes came with xenon or LED headlights rather than halogen, which affects the internal light unit and ballast; whether a specific halogen or xenon/LED variant interchanges is something you should confirm with the breaker against your registration.

The G30 generation ran from 2017 to 2024 and received a facelift in 2020 (the LCI update) which brought revised headlight designs. If your car is a pre-2020 G30 you should be sourcing a pre-LCI headlight, and vice versa for 2020-onwards cars. Confirm the exact facelift status of any unit with the breaker using your registration to be sure.