2000 BMW 540 Bulb Sizes
Quick answer: the 2000 BMW 540 uses H7 or D2S low beams and 9005 high beams. Where two sizes are listed, it depends on your trim or headlight type, so check the chart below.
2000 BMW 540 bulb size chart
| Position | Bulb size (tap to shop) |
|---|---|
| Headlight Bulb High Beam | 9005 |
| Headlight Bulb Low Beam(with halogen headlights) | H7 |
| Headlight Bulb Low Beam(with HID headlights) | D2S |
| Turn Signal Light Bulb Front Outer | 2825 |
Tap any bulb size to see it on Amazon. Trims and mid-year changes can differ, so pull the old bulb and match the number on its base before you order.
Which bulb should I buy?
- Just need it working again? Buy the standard halogen in the same size. It's cheap, it's legal everywhere, and it takes five minutes.
- Want to see better at night without messing with anything? Step up to a brighter halogen. Same plug, more light, no wiring.
- Want the white, modern look? Go LED. Great for fog, reverse, plate and interior lights. For headlights, LED bulbs in a housing built for halogen can throw glare, so aim them after you install and check your state's rules before running them on the street.
Our picks by bulb size
9005 (headlight high beam)
H7 (headlight low beam)
- Top pick: Sylvania H7 XtraVision halogen (2 bulbs)
D2S (headlight low beam)
2825 (turn signal light front outer)
- Halogen: Sylvania 194 SilverStar (2 bulbs)
- LED: LASFIT 194 LED (2 pcs)
For brake lights and turn signals, match the LED color to the lens: red behind a red lens, amber for turn signals.
While you're in there
- Cloudy headlights? New bulbs won't fix a yellowed lens. A replacement housing makes a bigger difference than any bulb: see BMW 540 headlights at NTXGlow.
- Tail lights faded or cracked? BMW 540 tail lights at NTXGlow.
Common questions
What size is the low beam headlight bulb on a 2000 BMW 540?
Headlight Low Beam(with halogen headlights): H7. Headlight Low Beam(with HID headlights): D2S.
What size is the high beam headlight bulb on a 2000 BMW 540?
9005.
Can I put LED bulbs in a 2000 BMW 540?
Most sizes on this vehicle have a plug-in LED version. Fog, license plate and interior lights are the easy wins. For headlights, aim them after you install and check your local laws first. Some trims of this vehicle use HID (D-series) headlight bulbs. Replace those with the same HID size, not an LED.
How do I make sure I'm buying the right size?
Pull the old bulb and read the number stamped on its base, or check the bulb chart in your owner's manual. Trims and mid-year changes can differ from any chart, including this one.
Other BMW 540 years
1999 BMW 540 bulb sizes · 2001 BMW 540 bulb sizes · 2002 BMW 540 bulb sizes · 2003 BMW 540 bulb sizes
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