For 2005 3 Series Sedan Fourth generation LCI BMW recommends to use: H7 12V 55W PX26d, W5W 12V 5W W2.1x9.5d Longlife, C5W 12V 5W SV8.5 (11x35), Glass socket 12V 6W W2.1x9.5d, P21W 12V 21W BA15s, H11 12V 55W PGJ19-2, PY21W 12V 21W BAU15s yellow, D2S 85V 35W P32d-2, WY5W 12V 5W W2.1x9.5d yellow, W5W 12V 5W W2.1x9.5d, C10W 12V 10W SV8.5-8, and HB4 12V 51W P22d. To select the right part or fluid see the table below.

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Condition Value
expand_moreFront light sources
expand_moreFog lamps
316 i with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 103 HP engine (2000.4–2005.2) H11 12V 55W PGJ19-2
316 i with gasoline straight-4 1.9 L 114 HP engine (1998.9–2005.2) H11 12V 55W PGJ19-2
320 i with gasoline straight-6 2.2 L 168 HP engine (2000.9–2005.2) H11 12V 55W PGJ19-2
325 i with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 189 HP engine (2000.9–2005.2) H11 12V 55W PGJ19-2
325 xi with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 189 HP engine (2000.9–2005.2) H11 12V 55W PGJ19-2
330 d with diesel straight-6 2.9 L 181 HP engine (1999.10–2005.2) H11 12V 55W PGJ19-2
330 i with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 228 HP engine (2000.6–2005.2) H11 12V 55W PGJ19-2
330 xd with diesel straight-6 2.9 L 181 HP engine (2000.6–2005.2) H11 12V 55W PGJ19-2
330 xi with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 228 HP engine (2000.6–2005.2) H11 12V 55W PGJ19-2
expand_moreAll other modifications
With M technology HB4 12V 51W P22d
Otherwise H11 12V 55W PGJ19-2
expand_moreFront direction indicator
White direction indicator lens PY21W 12V 21W BAU15s yellow
Yellow direction indicator lens P21W 12V 21W BA15s
High beam H7 12V 55W PX26d
expand_moreLow beam
With halogen headlamp H7 12V 55W PX26d
Xenon headlights D2S 85V 35W P32d-2
Parking light W5W 12V 5W W2.1x9.5d Longlife
expand_moreSide direction indicator
White direction indicator lens WY5W 12V 5W W2.1x9.5d yellow
Yellow direction indicator lens W5W 12V 5W W2.1x9.5d
expand_moreInternal light sources
expand_moreBoot light
316 i with gasoline straight-4 1.9 L 114 HP engine (1998.9–2005.2) C10W 12V 10W SV8.5-8
Glove compartment light C5W 12V 5W SV8.5 (11x35)
Interior light C5W 12V 5W SV8.5 (11x35)
Reading light Glass socket 12V 6W W2.1x9.5d
expand_moreRear light sources
Back-up lamp P21W 12V 21W BA15s
License plate light C5W 12V 5W SV8.5 (11x35)
expand_moreRear direction indicator
White direction indicator lens PY21W 12V 21W BAU15s yellow
Yellow direction indicator lens P21W 12V 21W BA15s
Rear fog lamp P21W 12V 21W BA15s
Stop lamp P21W 12V 21W BA15s
expand_moreTail light
All other modifications P21W 12V 21W BA15s

Servicing your BMW use only recommended parts, oils, fluids and lubricants.

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2005 BMW 3 Series Sedan user's manual. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.

Before doing any DIY service please check your insurance policy and BMW warranty policy for your region. In some regions DIY service may invalidate your warranty.

Conquer your fears and never give up!

DIY car service is not as difficult as it looks like and it might save you thousands of dollars per year. It might be even fun and a good thing to do with your kids on a weekend to teach them how basic machinery works. It's really hard to screw something up and damage your car permanently if you use right tools, follow BMW 3 Series Sedan service manual and use right parts and fluids in prescribed amounts. Even modern cars stuffed with electronics can be serviced in your garage or even in your driveway. Changing engine oil, brake fluid, ATF, replacing brake pads, and etc. It's all may be done by yourself in a mater of a couple of hours.

Doing basic service for your 2005 BMW 3 Series Sedan you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.

2005 BMW 3 Series Sedan generations

In 2005 BMW offered 2 generations of the 3 Series Sedan. Maintenance items may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.

BMW 3 Series Sedan Fourth generation LCI model years

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