BMW 540i Light Bulb Size Chart

• BMW 540i (1994-1995) Bulb Size Chart
• BMW 540i (1997-2000) Bulb Size Chart
• BMW 540i (2001-2003) Bulb Size Chart
• BMW 540i (2017-2018) Bulb Size Chart
• BMW 540i (2019-2020) Bulb Size Chart

Tips: This chart is tailored for BMW 540i models from 1994-2023 with original factory (OEM) fittings. Bulb sizes for aftermarket headlights, fog lights, tail lights, and other components might differ based on the manufacturer's details.

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1994, 1995 BMW 540i Bulb Size Chart

LED Headlight Bulbs	H11/H8/H9, 9005/HB3, 9006/HB4
Fog Light Bulbs	9006/HB4
Backup / Reverse Lights	1156/1157
Brake / Tail Lights	1156/1157
Turn Signal Lights	1156/1157
License Plate Lights	T10/194/168
DRL Lights	1156/1157
Interior Lights	T10/194/168

1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 BMW 540i Bulb Size Chart

LED Headlight Bulbs	H11/H8/H9, 9005/HB3, H7, D2S/D2R, D3S/D3R
HID Headlight Bulbs	D2S/D2R, D3S/D3R
Backup / Reverse Lights	1156/1157, 3156/3157
Brake / Tail Lights	1156/1157, 3156/3157
Turn Signal Lights	1156/1157, 3156/3157
License Plate Lights	T10/194/168
DRL Lights	3156/3157, 1156/1157
Interior Lights	T10/194/168

2001, 2002, 2003 BMW 540i Bulb Size Chart

LED Headlight Bulbs	H7, D2S/D2R, D3S/D3R
HID Headlight Bulbs	D2S/D2R, D3S/D3R
Fog Light Bulbs	H11
Backup / Reverse Lights	1156/1157, 3156/3157
Brake / Tail Lights	1156/1157, 3156/3157
Turn Signal Lights	1156/1157, 3156/3157
License Plate Lights	T10/194/168
DRL Lights	3156/3157, 1156/1157
Interior Lights	T10/194/168

2017, 2018 BMW 540i Bulb Size Chart

Brake / Tail Lights	1156/1157
Turn Signal Lights	1156/1157
License Plate Lights	T10/194/168
DRL Lights	1156/1157
Interior Lights	T10/194/168

2019, 2020 BMW 540i Bulb Size Chart

Brake / Tail Lights	1156/1157
Turn Signal Lights	1156/1157
DRL Lights	1156/1157

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