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VLAND BMW 3 Series F30/F80 Taillights — CSL, GTS OLED & LCI Look (E-Mark, Retrofit, Sequential)
Compare VLAND taillights for BMW F30/F80 sedans: CSL style, GTS OLED with startup animation, and LCI look — all E-mark. Fitment for Pre-LCI & LCI, plug-and-play wiring, sequential amber turns, tips for bulb-check messages, plus links to E-mark, aiming and CANBUS guides.
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Quick Chooser — Which VLAND F30/F80 Taillights?
CSL Style (LED)
- 3D linear signature + smooth start/breath effect
- Amber sequential turns (enable via rear connector toggle)
- Plug-and-play, E-mark
GTS Style (OLED)
- Uniform OLED glow + animated startup
- Amber sequential indicators
- Plug-and-play, E-mark
LCI Look (LED)
- Clean fiber-optic styling
- Amber sequential turns
- Plug-and-play, E-mark
Fitment: F30 3-Series sedan (2012–2019) & F80 M3 (2014–2018), both Pre-LCI & LCI. Not for F31 Touring or F34 GT (see Touring note below).
VLAND GTS Style OLED — Animated Start & Sequential
- Signature: OLED panels for a premium, uniform red glow with startup animation.
- Functions: Running = red OLED; Brake = red LED; Reverse = white LED; Turn = amber sequential.
- Fitment: BMW F30 sedan 2012–2019 & F80 M3 2014–2018 (Pre-LCI & LCI).
- Install: Plug OE multi-pin plugs; mount at factory points.
- Compliance: E-mark (ECE); IATF 16949 & ISO 9001 production; 12-month warranty from delivery.
- Finishes: Smoked or Red Clear.
VLAND CSL Style — 3D Light Guide with Sequential Option
- Signature: Modern CSL “laser-look” with 3D running light and smooth welcome animation.
- Functions: All-LED: running/brake (red), reverse (bright white), turn (amber). Sequential indicators are shipped disabled; enable by unplugging the small white/brown connector on the rear of each lamp.
- Fitment: BMW F30 sedan 2012–2019 & F80 M3 2014–2018 (Pre-LCI & LCI).
- Install: Plug-and-play; transfer any clips/gaskets as needed; verify panel gaps.
- Compliance: E-mark (ECE); 12-month warranty from delivery.
- Finishes: Smoked or Red-Clear.
VLAND LCI Look — Clean Fiber-Optic Styling
- Signature: LCI-inspired fiber-optic guides and crisp LED illumination.
- Functions: Running/brake (red), reverse (white), rear fog (red), turn (amber sequential).
- Fitment: BMW F30 sedan 2012–2018 & F80 M3 2014–2018 (Pre-LCI & LCI).
- Install: OE connectors; no bulbs or resistors required.
- Compliance: E-mark (ECE); IATF 16949 & ISO 9001 production systems.
- Finishes: Red or Smoked.
E-Mark & EU Legality — Straightforward
All VLAND F30/F80 taillight styles above are E-mark (ECE) certified. You’ll find the E-mark on the housing. For best results with inspections, install carefully, check panel gaps and seals, and use as intended for your tuning project and local expectations. For a deeper dive into markings, see our E-mark guide.
Install & Troubleshooting Tips
Plug-and-Play Install (all styles)
- Remove OE lamps; transfer clips/grommets if needed.
- Connect the OE multi-pin plugs and mount securely at factory points.
- Function check: running, brake, reverse, rear fog (if equipped), and turn (sequential where applicable).
- Adjust panel gaps; finalize reassembly.
No coding is typically required on stock vehicles. If a bulb-check appears, an inline decoder usually resolves it. See CANBUS & LED errors.
Best Practices
- Protect seals/vents from pressure washers; seat foam gaskets evenly.
- If you enable CSL sequential: unplug the small white/brown connector on each lamp and retest hazards/turns.
- Brief misting can occur with temperature swings; it should clear with operation. Persistent pooling? Contact support.
- Need aiming tips for the front headlights? Use our headlight aiming guide.
Also Available: F31 LCI (Touring) Taillights
Running a Touring (F31)? We also carry F31 LCI taillight options. Browse the BMW 3-Series taillight catalog to see all sedan and Touring variants available.
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Ready to choose your style?
Compare finishes and availability for CSL, GTS OLED and LCI look in our dedicated BMW 3-Series taillight catalog.
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