Lighting: LED

2016 BMW M3 Headlights & Factory LED Guide

Factory bulb sizes and relevant BulbFacts-tested replacement evidence for the 2016 BMW M3.

Source-listed fitment data supplied by CarBulbGuide. Confirm the installed bulbs and configuration before ordering.

Low beam
Integrated LED
High beam
Integrated LED
Factory setup
Lighting: LED

This vehicle uses integrated factory LED headlights, so there is no conventional low- or high-beam bulb to replace.

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Factory system guidance

Integrated LED headlights are not conventional replaceable-bulb systems. The performance results above describe the selected factory configuration.

Lighting: LED

Low Beam: Integrated LED · High Beam: Integrated LED

Keep the factory system

The main headlights use integrated factory LEDs, not conventional replaceable bulbs. Diagnose aim, wiring, modules, moisture, and the assembly before ordering service parts by VIN.

Other bulbs

Available exterior and interior lighting data for this model year.

Adaptive Stop Light
12356Possible fitment — verify installed bulb
Brake Light
Integrated LEDIntegrated / non-replaceable
Cornering Light
Integrated LEDIntegrated / non-replaceable
Dome Light
12961Possible fitment — verify installed bulb
Daytime Running Light
Integrated LEDIntegrated / non-replaceable
Fog Light
Integrated LEDIntegrated / non-replaceable
Front Side Marker
12396NAPossible fitment — verify installed bulb
Front Turn Signal
5200Verify installed bulb
Rear Side Marker
Integrated LEDIntegrated / non-replaceable
Rear Turn Signal
Integrated LEDIntegrated / non-replaceable
Reverse Light
Integrated LEDIntegrated / non-replaceable
Tail Light
Integrated LEDIntegrated / non-replaceable
Front Turn SignalLighting: HID
12190NALikely fitment
Front Turn SignalLighting: LED
Integrated LEDIntegrated / non-replaceable
Technical details and sources

Confirm the installed bulb, connector, housing, and factory system before ordering.

PositionBulb or systemFitment status
Low BeamLighting: LEDIntegrated LEDIntegrated / non-replaceable
High BeamLighting: LEDIntegrated LEDIntegrated / non-replaceable

Each model year opens its own BulbFacts record. Bulb sizes and factory systems are not carried over from adjacent years.

Fitment note: Verify the installed bulb, connector, housing, and factory system before ordering. A bulb-size match is not automatically a conversion recommendation or proof of vehicle-specific testing.