How to Replace Brake light bulb - BMW 3 series ( From late 2011-2019 )

There is no access door anymore to replace tail / brake light bulbs.
It's still easy but takes a few more steps.
-Model shown is the BMW 3 Series from late 2011-2019 (F30).
-This works for other newer BMW models well. Many MINI Coopers are this way as well.
The bulb is a standard single filament 12v 21W. You can get at any auto parts store

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[jgs]

Bro.... This video just saved me $150 dollars, and 3 hours wait time at the dealership. Thank you!

[MyLifeAmbition]

To take off the brake lights you need to push down and turn the bulb counter clockwise

[RodneyChatman-rgtx]

This video was very helpful! Your comment about pulling up the contact bar to make a solid connection was spot on. Thank You!

[greggb]

Yes, thank you! I got as far as the two 10mm nuts and only needed to know that I wasn't pulling hard enough to get the tail light assembly out. I'll be able to get that finished tomorrow, yea! Next, low beam, then the dtdl. 👍

[Geen-jvck]

Thank you. Your simple short video made it easy for me.

[JustJaimie]

Wait! You skipped the part on how to take the lens off the the part that has the bulbs!

[yophone]

Thank you! I just changed both tail light & brake light. I just pushed in the lamp & turned it slightly to get it out.

[loraineflaherty]

I used your video to change out the bulb (successfully btw) but it still does not work. Where can I get the part you suggested needs replacing. It is for a 2013.

[kidsnosleep]

Helpful video. Turn the bulb counter clockwise first to get it out, don’t just pull up straight as there are pins in it’s base that lock into the socket housing. Would be nice to have the part number in here as reference.

[jesussave]

Nice and clear as water thank you very much for your video very helpful 👌🏼👊🏼

[Romi]

Thank you for that great video explanation. I did get the bulbs replaced and the yellow triangle signal + break light malfunction warning message and rapid flashing of left indicator did go away for few minutes but did return when i applied the break. The warning message and flashing goes away and comes back after car is turned off and on and driven for few miles. Does the messaging module needs be reset to remove the warning message permanently and if so, how? Thank you.

[emadahmed]

Great video I just got my 2018 320i and just today accidentally I found your video about N20 issues, my question is am i have the same engine? do I need to be worried?

[battlescarredshogunz]

I can’t shimmy the red part out. I think I stuck it in too lard the last time I changed it. Any tips for this??

[romohum]

What number of the bulbs brake and signal lights. I replaced left rear, marker light work when stepping the brake light out. I swapped the bulbs to the right rear. Left rear works and now right rear same same as left rear problem. Marker light ok and right brake light out

[josemanqueros]

And if it still doesnt work, what else could it be? I replaced the bulbs, the socket, and the wire plug and my tail lamp still does not work. My break and signal lights do work but not the regular lamp tail light. Any ideas?

[grantburton]

You can access the first inside pocket and take it off in seconds no need to do it from outside

[TheLincolnMOD]

My light unit doesn't have the bulb unit to pull out... is it still possible to change bulbs without going to dealer?