Awarded Canadian Car of the Year Best Sports Utility Vehicle in 2005, the BMW X3 E83 combines the agility of compact models with the driving characteristics of the BMW X5. Featuring BMW’s trademark advanced all-wheel xDrive system, this compact luxury crossover SUV remained in production between 2003 and 2010. The lighting technology used in these cars is however more than 15 years old today.
Factory-fitted options included H7/H7 halogen as well as D2S/H7 and D1S/H7 bi-xenon headlights, all made by Automotive Lighting.
The facelift uses D1S bulbs, the pre-facelift D2S bulbs, so please check your version to order the correct kit.
Pre facelift = 2003-2006 (08/Aug)
Facelift = 2006 (09/Sept)-2010
The halogen version features an H7 reflector that produces an average light beam even when new. In many cases, its light output has been further compromised as bulb heat and general ageing cause the reflective layer to peel off.
The bi-xenon setup features a 3.0-inch projector, designed in the late 90s. These projectors are known to lose their reflective layer right to the point where they become black inside, causing dangerously low light output.
Needless to say, buying new or used original headlights for your BMW X3 E83 is not recommended. But there is fortunately no need for that. Whether your car was factory-fitted with H7/H7 halogen, D2S/H7 or D1S/H7 bi-xenon headlights, there are upgrade kits that will fit inside your existing headlights.
These complete retrofit kits not only provide you with superior brightness and durability; they are also more affordable than average BMW X3 E83 xenon headlights with bulbs and ballasts, and since all components are brand new, they come with a 2-year warranty. Additional benefits over OEM headlights include Canbus-proof designs and effortless halogen-to-xenon conversions. What’s more, the levelling systems will work without any adjustments to the headlight connectors, and you can use any ballasts that you might already own to save further on xenon upgrades.
No matter which retrofit upgrade kit you pick, you will improve the light output considerably, making for safer and more enjoyable driving. And, of course, your BMW X3 E83 will look awesome with the luxurious bright light of the latest xenon technology.
