For 2005 7 Series Fourth generation LCI BMW recommends to use: HB4 12V 51W P22d, H7 12V 55W PX26d, C10W 12V 10W SV8.5-8, W5W 12V 5W W2.1x9.5d, Glass socket 12V 6W W2.1x9.5d, W16W 12V 16W W2.1x9.5d, C5W 12V 5W SV8.5 (11x35), P21W 12V 21W BA15s, PY21W 12V 21W BAU15s yellow, D1S 85V 35W PK32d-2, W5W 12V 5W W2.1x9.5d Longlife, and WY5W 12V 5W W2.1x9.5d yellow. To select the right part or fluid see the table below.

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Condition Value
expand_moreFront light sources
Fog lamps HB4 12V 51W P22d
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
BMW gasoline straight-6 3.0 L N52 B30 A 255 HP D1S 85V 35W PK32d-2
expand_moreAll other modifications
With halogen headlamp H7 12V 55W PX26d
Xenon headlights D1S 85V 35W PK32d-2
expand_moreParking light
With halogen headlamp 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
Boot light C10W 12V 10W SV8.5-8
Door light C10W 12V 10W SV8.5-8
Entry light W5W 12V 5W W2.1x9.5d
expand_moreFootwell light
Rear C5W 12V 5W SV8.5 (11x35)
Glove compartment light W5W 12V 5W W2.1x9.5d
Interior light Glass socket 12V 6W W2.1x9.5d
Reading light Glass socket 12V 6W W2.1x9.5d
expand_moreRear light sources
Back-up lamp W16W 12V 16W W2.1x9.5d
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

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 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 2005 BMW 7 Series you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.

2005 BMW 7 Series generations

In 2005 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 Fourth generation LCI model years

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