BMW M5 Rear Light Replacement Parts
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Choosing the right used BMW M5 rear light
Used rear lights vary between vehicles - and whether you call it used, second hand or a replacement, matching the right one matters. These are the details breakers need to match the right part to your car - our request form asks them so you only hear from suppliers with the correct part:
- State whether it's left or right
- State whether it's LED or standard bulb
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Fitment questions
What generation is my BMW M5 and does the year affect which rear light I need?
The M5 has run across several well-established generations: E28 (1984–1988), E34 (1989–1995), E39 (1998–2003), E60 saloon (2005–2010), F10 saloon (2011–2016), and F90 saloon (2018–present), each with completely different rear light assemblies that do not interchange between generations. Identifying your generation by its chassis code is the most reliable starting point when asking a breaker for a quote. Always confirm your exact registration with the breaker so they can verify the correct unit.
Will a rear light from a 2013 BMW M5 fit a 2015 BMW M5?
Both a 2013 and a 2015 M5 fall within the F10 generation (2011–2016), so in principle the body pressing is the same, but BMW made mid-generation changes to some components during this period. Name both years clearly to any breaker and ask them to check the part numbers match your registration before buying, as crossing a mid-cycle revision can mean a unit that looks right but does not fit or connect correctly.
Does it matter whether I buy a rear light from an M5 or a standard 5 Series — will a 530d or 520i light fit my M5?
The M5 shares the same saloon bodyshell as the wider 5 Series range within each generation (for example both use the F10 platform in the 2011–2016 period), and because trim level and engine do not affect body pressings or rear light fitment, a rear light from a 530d or 520i of the same generation and same body style should correspond to the same part. However, the M5 did offer model-specific rear styling details on certain generations, so confirm with the breaker that the unit from the donor car matches your registration to avoid cosmetic mismatches.
Is there a facelift cut-off I need to worry about on the F10 M5 rear lights?
The F10 5 Series received a facelift in 2013, and whether this affected the M5 rear light specifically — as opposed to the broader range — is something you should confirm with the breaker rather than assume. Name the facelift year of 2013 when contacting breakers and give them your registration, and ask them to check whether the pre- and post-facelift units are interchangeable for the M5 before committing to a purchase.
Does it matter if I buy an NS or OS rear light — are they the same part?
No, the nearside (NS, passenger side) and offside (OS, driver side) rear lights are not the same part and are handed, so make sure you tell the breaker clearly which side you need. Fitting the wrong side will mean the unit either will not locate correctly or will point the wrong way, so double-check before ordering.
My M5 is a Competition — does the trim level change which rear light I need?
Trim level, including the Competition pack, does not affect rear light fitment on the M5, as the body pressing and light aperture are identical across trim variants within the same generation. You may find minor cosmetic differences such as lens tint or badge detailing depending on the donor car, so mention to the breaker that your car is a Competition model so they can flag anything like that, but the core fitment requirement is generation and body style rather than trim.