For 2012 7 Series Fifth generation LCI BMW recommends to use: H8 12V 35W PGJ19-1, C10W 12V 10W SV8.5-8, W5W 12V 5W W2.1x9.5d, Xenon W6 12V 6W W2.1x9.5d, W16W 12V 16W W2.1x9.5d, H21W 12V 21W BAY9s, H3 12V 55W PK22s, and D1S 85V 35W PK32d-2. To select the right part or fluid see the table below.

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Condition Value
expand_moreFront light sources
expand_moreCornering light
With bi-xenon H3 12V 55W PK22s
expand_moreDaytime running light
With bi-xenon H8 12V 35W PGJ19-1
Fog lamps H8 12V 35W PGJ19-1
expand_moreHigh beam
With bi-xenon D1S 85V 35W PK32d-2
expand_moreLow beam
With bi-xenon D1S 85V 35W PK32d-2
expand_moreParking light
With bi-xenon H8 12V 35W PGJ19-1
expand_moreInternal light sources
Boot light C10W 12V 10W SV8.5-8
Door light W5W 12V 5W W2.1x9.5d
Entry light W5W 12V 5W W2.1x9.5d
Footwell light W5W 12V 5W W2.1x9.5d
Interior light Xenon W6 12V 6W W2.1x9.5d
Reading light Xenon W6 12V 6W W2.1x9.5d
expand_moreRear light sources
Back-up lamp W16W 12V 16W W2.1x9.5d
Rear fog lamp H21W 12V 21W BAY9s

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 2012 BMW 7 Series 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 7 Series 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 2012 BMW 7 Series you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.

2012 BMW 7 Series generations

In 2012 BMW offered 2 generations of the 7 Series. Maintenance items may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.

BMW 7 Series Fifth generation LCI model years

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