Used BMW M8 Headlight

The BMW M8 is part of the G15/G14/G16 generation, launched in 2019, and all production years to date sit within this single generation, so headlights are shared across that range subject to any facelift changes. The M8 received a facelift in 2022, which brought updates to the front-end including revised lighting, so a pre-facelift (2019–2021) headlight and a post-facelift (2022-on) headlight are not necessarily interchangeable. Always confirm with the breaker whether the unit they have is pre- or post-facelift and matches your registration.

A 2020 M8 headlight is pre-facelift and a 2023 M8 headlight is post-facelift, so these sit either side of the 2022 facelift boundary. The facelift brought front-end styling changes that typically affect headlight design and mounting, so direct interchange is not guaranteed. Check with the breaker against your specific registration before purchasing.

No — the front-end panels, including headlights, are shared across body styles within the same generation, so the Coupe and Convertible use the same headlight units. What matters is the facelift period, not whether your car has a fixed or folding roof. Confirm the year of the part with your breaker to make sure it matches your pre- or post-facelift build.

Trim level does not affect headlight fitment — the standard M8 and M8 Competition share the same front-end architecture and headlight units within the same facelift period. You may find the car you're parting from had a slightly different interior or badging, but that won't affect whether the headlight physically fits. Do confirm with the breaker whether the unit has the same light technology (for example LED matrix versus standard LED) as your original, since variants can exist within a generation.

Yes — the nearside (passenger, left) and offside (driver, right) headlights are handed and not interchangeable with each other, so make sure you specify clearly which side you need when contacting a breaker. Beyond that, fitment follows the usual generation and facelift rules: match the year range (pre-facelift 2019–2021 or post-facelift 2022-on) to your car. Providing your registration to the breaker is the most reliable way to ensure the correct unit is supplied.

The M8 sits on the G-platform but shares its front-end specifically with M8 variants rather than with the wider 8 Series (G15/G14/G16) range in general, and the M-specific front bumper and lighting design means units from standard 8 Series models are unlikely to be a direct swap. Stick to sourcing a headlight listed specifically for the BMW M8 and match the facelift period to your car. Confirm compatibility with the breaker against your registration before committing to a purchase.