Second Hand BMW 6 Series Rear Light

The modern BMW 6 Series ran across two main generations: the E63/E64 (2003–2010, facelift 2007) and the F12/F13/F06 (2011–2018, facelift 2015). The rear light design changed significantly between these generations, so always make sure you're sourcing from the correct one. The 2015 facelift on the F-series also brought a revised rear light design, which matters when searching for a used part.

This is a tricky one because 2014 sits before the 2015 facelift and 2016 sits after it, both within the F-series generation (2011–2018). The facelift is a named boundary for this part, and rear light units changed across it, so a pre-facelift light will almost certainly not match a post-facelift car. Confirm with the breaker that the part number or light design matches your exact registration before going ahead.

Yes, body style is the first thing to get right. Within the F-series, the 6 Series was offered as the F12 Convertible, F13 Coupé, and F06 Gran Coupé, and each has a distinctly different rear end with its own rear light design. A light from a Coupé will not fit a Gran Coupé or Convertible, so tell the breaker your exact body style when requesting a quote.

Trim level does not affect rear light fitment on the BMW 6 Series — the same light unit fits SE, Luxury, and M Sport cars of the same generation, body style, and facelift status. However, M Sport or individual-spec cars may have had smoked or tinted lens finishes rather than clear or amber, so if appearance matters to you, let the breaker know your preference. Fitment will be fine either way, but there may be a cosmetic difference worth checking.

The E63 is the Coupé and the E64 is the Convertible within the same 2003–2010 generation, and their rear ends are shaped differently to suit each body style, so the lights are not interchangeable. Make sure you specify Coupé or Convertible to the breaker — getting the body style right is more important than matching the model year on this part. If you are unsure of your exact variant, check against your registration with the breaker.

The 2007 facelift of the E63/E64 (2003–2010) is a known boundary for rear light design, and the units did change in appearance. Whether a specific pre-facelift light crosses over to a facelifted car is not something to take for granted — confirm with the breaker against your registration before ordering, as the fixings or lens shape may differ. If you can supply your registration, a good breaker will be able to cross-reference the part against what your car actually needs.