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BMW Xenon Headlight Bulb Replacement Cost
The E60 owners in our threads were quoted a single xenon bulb by dealers and by independent shops, and DIY bulbs cost less. A ballast can be the real fault, so confirm which part failed before paying for a bulb. The quotes are per bulb; the pair prices are in the notes on the repair page.
Last updated · By BimmerQuote (how we build guides) · Costs on this page come from the linked repair pages, each citing its sources.
What the threads cover
Three 5Series.net threads from 2009 to 2012 cover a 2005 530i, a 2006 530si, a 2004 545i and a 2008 528i xDrive. See Xenon Headlight Bulb and BMW E60 repair costs.
In 2009 a poster suggested the ballast might be the failing part, and a 2011 poster was quoted a price for just the bulb. Ask the shop how they confirmed it.
The 2012 thread has quotes for both lights, including an independent that charged by the pair with installation, and DIY bulb prices. Read the repair page notes before comparing a pair quote with a single-bulb quote.
Common questions
How much is an E60 xenon bulb?
Xenon Headlight Bulb on a BMW E60 5 Series with xenon headlights typically costs $200–$300 at an independent shop, $221–$249 at a BMW dealer, or $80–$100 in parts DIY, based on 5 real owner-reported prices.
How much is an adaptive headlight repair?
Adaptive Headlights / AHL Module on a BMW E90/E82/F30/F32 typically costs $400–$800 at an independent shop, $225–$2,168 at a BMW dealer, or $85–$1,200 in parts DIY, based on 10 real owner-reported prices.
Is it the bulb or the ballast?
A 2009 poster raised the ballast as a possible cause, so confirm before buying parts. Xenon Headlight Bulb on a BMW E60 5 Series with xenon headlights typically costs $200–$300 at an independent shop, $221–$249 at a BMW dealer, or $80–$100 in parts DIY, based on 5 real owner-reported prices.
Where this comes from
Every cost on this page is pulled from these repair pages, which list the price, the forum or shop source and the details for each report. This guide adds no prices of its own.
