BMW E87 E90 E60 F10 Bulb Xenon Light With Ignition Element PHILIPS

The BMW E87 E90 E60 F10 Xenon Bulb Philips is an original front lighting component designed for factory BMW xenon headlights. Utilizing Philips Xenon technology, it ensures a stable light beam, precise color rendering, and comfortable nighttime visibility, meeting the requirements of modern lighting systems.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7217509-1
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7217509
• Substitutable numbers: 63217217509, 7217509, 63217162862, 7162862, 63216945941, 6945941, 63216940845, 6940845, 9285141294, D1 12V 35W, 9285 148 294 H, 9285148294H, 9285148294, D1S 35W
• Location on the vehicle: Front
• Category: Light Bulbs & LEDs

Application in BMW Models

This xenon bulb is designed for use in the front lamps of BMW 87, E90, E60, and F10 series vehicles equipped with factory Philips Xenon headlights. Its construction meets OEM installation requirements, facilitating easy integration with the existing wiring harness and headlight optical system.

Its placement on the vehicle is the front, making it responsible for the main road illumination and directly impacting driving safety after dark and in adverse weather conditions.

Philips Xenon Technology and Performance Characteristics

The bulb utilizes Philips Xenon discharge technology, which provides:

• high luminous efficiency while maintaining optimized power consumption,
• a consistent, well-directed beam of light that works with BMW headlight optics,
• a comfortable light color that enhances the readability of road signs and markings.

Due to its compatibility with BMW xenon systems, the bulb works with factory ballasts and control electronics, reducing the risk of lighting system errors and ensuring predictable lamp performance during operation.

Original Origin and Interchangeable Numbers

This component is part of the original BMW components range, meaning it retains factory lighting and mechanical parameters. The bulb has an assigned OEM part number and a set of interchangeable numbers, allowing for precise verification of compatibility with specific headlight configurations and vehicle model years.

The presence of multiple reference numbers simplifies selection for headlight upgrades or replacements in facelifted vehicles where different variants of the same type of xenon bulb are used.

Condition, Installation, and Practical Benefits

The product is used, which translates to an attractive cost-to-quality ratio while maintaining original BMW specifications. For many users, this is a sensible service solution that allows for the restoration of full lighting functionality without the need to invest in a new set of lamps.

The bulb is intended for installation in front xenon headlights, replacing the factory-installed light source. When correctly matched to the part number and headlight type, installation involves simply replacing the bulb in its socket, following standard service procedures for Xenon high-voltage systems.

Safety and Selecting the Right Lighting

Properly functioning xenon lighting is crucial for visibility and driving safety. If you have any doubts about selecting the correct bulb for your specific headlight or ballast configuration, consult the practical advice in the article “See More and Better – A Complete Guide to Selecting and Replacing Used LED and Xenon Headlights”, which discusses topics such as BMW LED headlights and Xenon ballasts in models like the E60.

Other BMW LED Lamps and Lights

If you are also looking for other items in the LED Lamps and Lights category dedicated to this brand, check out our available BMW LED Lamps and Lights to find a complete lighting solution tailored to your model.

For drivers interested in the broader use of used components in this brand's vehicles, practical tips from the article “Used Parts for BMW – Is It Worth It? Key Benefits for Brand Enthusiasts” may also be useful, describing the advantages of using original, used components in daily operation.