OEM+ Full LED Headlights — BMW 5 Series (F10/F11)
Bi-LED Upgrade for Xenon Models — Pre-LCI & LCI — Sedan & Touring — 2011–2017
BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) • Touring (F11) • 520i • 528i • 530i • 535i • 550i • M5 (F10) • 2011–2017
A complete lighting upgrade for your F10/F11. These Full LED assemblies replace your factory xenon projectors with high-output Bi-LED optics and a contemporary DRL signature — sharper and more defined than the original halos. Every LED driver and control module comes pre-installed. No bulbs to source, no ballasts to transfer.
Available in two DRL configurations: a clean single-color White, and a switchable White + Yellow for the CSL motorsport look. Select your DRL configuration at checkout.
Does your car have Adaptive Headlights (AFS)?
AFS headlights physically swivel left and right to follow your steering input while driving at night. The easiest way to check: turn your steering wheel with the engine running and the headlights on — if the beams move with the wheel, you have AFS.
Standard xenon (non-AFS) — Pre-LCI and LCI: Fully plug-and-play. No coding of any kind.
Pre-LCI Adaptive xenon (AFS, 2011–2013): The headlights plug straight in and all functions work correctly. The physical swiveling motor is not present in the new housings, so a single parameter in the FRM module needs to be disabled to clear the AFS check from the dashboard. This is a straightforward coding adjustment — any BMW-equipped workshop or mobile coder can complete it in a few minutes using E-Sys or ISTA. No adaptations, no module swaps, no complex procedures.
LCI Adaptive xenon (AFS, 2014–2017): Not compatible. The LCI adaptive electrical architecture differs from the LCI non-AFS setup, and these assemblies are built for LCI non-AFS harnesses only. If your LCI car has swiveling headlights, please contact us with your VIN before ordering.
Step 1 — Confirm Your Factory Headlights
We manufacture a dedicated version for Pre-LCI and LCI xenon harnesses. Match your current headlights below.
Pre-LCI Xenon
2011–2013
Standard and Adaptive (AFS) xenon. Replaces the original halo DRLs with a modern LED signature.
LCI Xenon
2014–2017
Standard (non-AFS) xenon only. LCI cars with Adaptive Headlights (AFS) are not compatible.
Not compatible with: Vehicles originally equipped with factory LED headlights (option 552), and LCI (2014–2017) xenon cars equipped with Adaptive Headlights (AFS).
Not sure which setup you have?
Send us your VIN and we'll confirm your headlight variant, including AFS status. Contact us here →
Step 2 — Choose Your DRL Configuration
Two DRL configurations on the same F10 LED housing platform. Pick by color count and intended use.
White
The clean factory look.
Fixed white DRL with a sharp, contemporary signature. Clean, understated, and an honest OEM+ upgrade over the original halos.
White + Yellow
The CSL signature.
Toggle between crisp White and Selective Yellow (3000K) for the unmistakable CSL motorsport presence. Switched via the factory high-beam stalk — flash 5× to change color.
How These Are Built
Ships Complete — Nothing to Transfer
Every assembly includes all LED drivers, projector modules, and DRL electronics pre-installed. No ballasts to move from your old headlights, no bulbs to source. Your factory xenon units stay intact — keep them as spares or sell them.
True Bi-LED Projector Optics
Each housing uses a genuine Bi-LED projector — a single high-output LED module that handles both low and high beam through a solenoid-actuated shutter, exactly like modern OEM units. Low beam, high beam, DRL, and indicators are all LED-driven: no xenon warm-up, no D-series bulbs to replace, no ballast failures.
Auto-Leveling Retained
The factory headlight auto-leveling system continues to work as designed. Ride-height sensor inputs are respected by the internal drivers, and the beam automatically adjusts when the car is loaded, towing, or carrying rear passengers — no fixed-beam workaround, no leveling errors in iDrive.
High Beam Assist Compatible
If your F10 is equipped with BMW's High Beam Assistant (automatic high/low beam switching based on the windscreen camera), it continues to operate normally. The camera's switching signal is recognised and the high-beam LEDs respond instantly — no lag, no false switching, no warning messages.
CAN-bus & FRM3 Native
Internal electronics are pre-programmed to communicate natively with the F10's LIN-bus and FRM3 footwell module. Cold-check passes, dimming requests, flash-to-pass, welcome lighting and Follow-Me-Home all function without CAN errors, flicker, or bulb-out warnings on the dashboard.
Sealed Against Condensation
High-strength polycarbonate lenses with ABS housing, sealed at every joint during manufacturing. F10 headlight condensation — caused by aging seals and ballast heat cycling — is one of the most common issues on the platform. These housings are built to stay clear.
Installation
A straightforward headlight swap. The front bumper does not need to be fully removed — loosening it and pulling it forward is typically sufficient to access the headlight mounting bolts. Allow 1.5–2.5 hours.
- Loosen the front bumper: undo the top fasteners under the hood, the Torx screws inside the wheel arches, and the undertray clips. Pull the bumper forward enough to access the headlight area.
- Unbolt the factory headlights and disconnect the main harness plug.
- Transfer any required factory mounting clips or brackets to the new housings.
- Plug the new headlight into your factory harness.
- Test before reassembly — verify low beam, high beam, DRL, indicators, and (on the dual-color version) DRL color switching (5× flash).
- Reinstall the bumper, align beam height using the integrated adjusters.
Pre-LCI AFS cars: after installation, have the AFS check disabled in the FRM module. Any BMW-equipped workshop or mobile coder can do this in minutes — it's a single parameter change, not a complex procedure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Only on Pre-LCI cars (2011–2013). On Pre-LCI AFS, the headlights plug directly into the AFS xenon harness and all lighting functions work immediately — the only additional step is disabling the AFS swivel check in the FRM module (a single parameter, C_AFS_ENA to "disable") that any BMW workshop or mobile coder can adjust in a few minutes using E-Sys or ISTA. No module replacements, no complex adaptations. LCI AFS cars (2014–2017) are not compatible — the LCI adaptive electrical architecture differs from the LCI non-AFS version, and these assemblies are built for LCI non-AFS harnesses only.
Start the engine, turn on the headlights, and turn the steering wheel while stationary. If the beams physically swivel left and right following the wheel, you have AFS. If they stay fixed, you have standard xenon — fully plug-and-play with no coding at all. If you have an LCI car (2014–2017) with swiveling AFS headlights, these are not the right assemblies for your car — please check your VIN with us before ordering.
Yes. The factory self-leveling system remains fully functional — the internal LED drivers accept the ride-height signal from the car and adjust beam angle accordingly. Loading the trunk or carrying passengers won't blind oncoming traffic, and you won't see a leveling fault in iDrive.
Yes. If your car has BMW's High Beam Assistant (camera-based automatic high/low switching), it continues to operate normally with these headlights — the switching signal from the camera module is recognised by the LED drivers and the high-beam LEDs respond instantly.
Yes. The F10 Sedan and F11 Touring share identical headlight geometry, mounting points, and electrical connectors.
No. These are designed exclusively as an upgrade from xenon to Full LED. They are not intended as replacements for vehicles that left the factory with LED headlights (option 552).
Both versions share the same housing, same Bi-LED projectors, same fitment, and the same installation. The White version has a fixed white DRL — clean, understated, and faithful to the OEM aesthetic. The White+Yellow version adds switchable color: flash the high beams 5× to toggle between White and Selective Yellow for the CSL look.
Nothing. Every component is pre-installed — LED drivers, projector modules, DRL electronics. Your factory xenon units stay fully intact.
This is one of the most common reasons F10 owners upgrade. Aging xenon assemblies are prone to seal degradation, moisture ingress, and ballast failure — repairs that often cost more than the headlights themselves. These assemblies are factory-sealed with integrated LED electronics, eliminating ballast and bulb failure points entirely.
Yes. The bumper needs to be loosened (not fully removed) to access the headlight bolts. You'll need Torx bits, a trim removal tool, and about 1.5–2.5 hours. Pre-LCI AFS cars will need a brief coding step afterward — if you don't have access to coding tools, any local BMW specialist can handle it.
Technical Specifications
| Light Source | Full LED Bi-Projector (Low + High Beam) |
|---|---|
| Functions | LED Low Beam, LED High Beam, LED DRL, LED Indicators |
| DRL Design | White only or switchable White (~6,000K) / Yellow (~3,000K) |
| DRL Switching | Flash high beams 5× to toggle (White + Yellow version only) |
| Operating Voltage | 12V DC |
| Housing Material | ABS + High-strength Polycarbonate Lens |
| Auto-Leveling | Supported — integrates with factory ride-height signal |
| High Beam Assist | Supported — camera-based automatic switching retained |
| Bus Communication | LIN-bus native, FRM3 footwell module compatible |
| Supported Fitments | Pre-LCI Xenon incl. AFS (2011–2013) · LCI Xenon non-AFS only (2014–2017) |
| Sold As | Pair (Left + Right) |
OEM Cross-Reference Numbers (Xenon Models)
| Pre-LCI Xenon Standard · 2011–2013 |
63117271903, 63117271904, 63117271905, 63117271906 |
|---|---|
| Pre-LCI Xenon Adaptive AFS · 2011–2013 · requires coding |
63117271907, 63117271908, 63117271909, 63117271910, 63117271911, 63117271912 |
| LCI Xenon Standard · 2014–2017 |
63117343905, 63117343906, 63117343907, 63117343908 |
