BMW 3 Series E91 Bulb Socket Holder Light Side Panel Rear Right O/S 7160076

BMW 3 Series E91 Bulb Socket Holder Light Side Panel Rear Right O/S is an original rear lighting system component designed for the right side of the vehicle body. This used bulb holder allows for the efficient seating of bulbs in the lamp, ensuring a stable electrical connection and the proper operation of the rear lights. It is a practical solution for replacing a damaged socket or completing a lamp assembly in a BMW 3 Series E91.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7160076
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7160076
• Substitutable numbers: 63217160076, 7160076
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Right
• Category: Light Bulbs & LEDs

Purpose and function in the lighting system

The presented bulb holder is dedicated to the rear right lamp of the BMW E91 and is responsible for the mechanical mounting of bulbs and their electrical connection to the vehicle's wiring. A correctly selected bulb socket is crucial for the stable operation of position lights, brake lights, or turn signals, as well as for avoiding errors in the lighting control system.

This component belongs to the LED lamps and lights category, making it perfectly suited to the factory architecture of the BMW lighting system, maintaining compatibility with the original wiring harness and lamp construction.

Construction and fitment for BMW

The socket has been designed specifically for the geometry of the rear lamp in the E91 estate body, taking into account its placement on the rear right side of the vehicle. Proper routing of electrical paths and the shape of the mounts allow for secure seating of the holder in the lamp housing and correct positioning of the bulbs relative to the reflectors and the lens.

As a result, the factory lighting characteristics are maintained, and the light is evenly distributed and clearly visible to other road users. The original BMW origin also promotes compatibility with factory connectors, which facilitates installation and reduces the risk of electrical contact issues.

Benefits of using an original lamp holder

Using an original bulb socket in the BMW E91 rear lamp provides a number of practical benefits:

• reliable current flow to all bulbs in the lamp,
• stable bulb mounting, reducing the risk of looseness and flickering,
• preservation of the factory contact and pin layout,
• easier diagnostics of potential lighting faults.

A used OEM component is often a reasonable compromise between cost and quality, allowing for the restoration of full lamp functionality without the need to purchase an entire new lighting module.

Condition, installation, and service application

The offered lamp holder is in used condition, which in practice means it has been removed from a vehicle and verified for further use. It is a good solution in situations where overheating, contact corrosion, or mechanical damage to the existing socket in the rear right lamp has occurred.

The component is intended for installation in the rear of the vehicle on the right side, in accordance with the factory BMW E91 lighting layout. Replacing the lamp holder is a typical service operation performed during repairs after collisions, lamp flooding, or issues with the power supply to individual bulbs.

Expanding the BMW lighting system – category and technical knowledge

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the rear lighting zone in your BMW and need other components from the same group, such as holders, modules, or complete lamp assemblies, check out the available parts in the BMW LED lamps and lights category.

To better understand the importance of functional lighting and the selection of the right components, it is worth checking out practical tips regarding headlights and LED technology – you will find them in the article See more and better – a complete guide to selecting and replacing used LED and Xenon headlights, which discusses, among other things, the selection of original BMW lighting components.