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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.
Last updated · Sources: 5 owner-reported prices from 3 cited threads
Replacing a burned-out xenon (D1S or D2S) headlight bulb on the E60 5 Series. Real prices reported by owners on Reddit and BMW forums, with a link to every one.
Limited data: Three 5Series.net threads (2009 to 2012) with per-bulb prices only. Pair quotes are in the notes.
Typical cost
Ranges are the lowest and highest prices in the table below. They are not estimates. Shop prices include parts and labor unless noted.
Every price we found
| Price | Where | Details | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| $221 | Dealer | Dealer quote for one xenon bulb, 2005 530i, July 2009 | [1] |
| $249 | Dealer | Dealer quote for "just the bulb," October 2011 | [2] |
| $200–$300 | Indy | Two local independent shops asked $200 and $300 for one bulb, 2005 530i, July 2009 | [1] |
| $80–$100 | DIY | Online parts stores wanted $100, or $80 at Pelican Parts, per bulb, July 2009 | [1] |
| $100 | DIY | About $100 each at Bavarian Autosport, 2004 545i, June 2012 | [3] |
- Pair prices from the 2012 thread: a dealer quoted $870 to replace both lights, an independent BMW specialist quoted $750 for both (bulbs $239.29 each), and another independent said about $250 for both with installation.
- In 2009, one poster suggested the ballast might be the failing part, so confirm the fault before paying for bulbs.
Which cars are affected
Cited cars: a 2005 530i, a 2006 530si, a 2004 545i and a 2008 528i xDrive. Prices are per bulb. A ballast failure looks similar, so check which part has failed.
Symptoms
- One xenon headlight burned out
- A ballast fault is raised as a possible cause in the 2009 and 2011 threads
Parts list
| D1S xenon bulb (OEM) | ECS TuningPelican PartsAmazon |
| D2S xenon bulb | ECS TuningPelican PartsAmazon |
| Xenon ballast / control unit | ECS TuningPelican PartsAmazon |
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Common questions
How much does Xenon Headlight Bulb cost?
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 does Xenon Headlight Bulb cost at a BMW dealer?
Real dealer prices we found ranged $221 to $249 (2 data points, median $235).
How much does an independent shop charge for Xenon Headlight Bulb?
Independent shop prices ranged $200 to $300 (1 data points, median $250).
Can I do Xenon Headlight Bulb myself?
Owners who did it themselves reported $80 to $100 in parts and tools.
Which BMWs are affected?
Cited cars: a 2005 530i, a 2006 530si, a 2004 545i and a 2008 528i xDrive. Prices are per bulb. A ballast failure looks similar, so check which part has failed.
Related repairs
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Sources
- Help with burned out xenon headlight (5Series.net)
- Xenon headlight ballast (5Series.net)
- E60 Headlight Bulb Replacement (5Series.net)
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