Where to get E39 headlights

[JayP1]

One of my headlights has a crack and is constantly misting up, so I'm going to bite the bullet and buy a new one. Any ideas where is the best place to get one - it's a 2000 E39 M5 with Xenon (non angel eye) with clear indicator.

Any help appreciated

[58warren]

eBay is a good starting point. Otherwise try one of the numerous BMW specialist breakers.
Don't know which side you need, but there is one here for £150.00 Buy it Now price: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-5-SERIES-E39-HEADLIG...

...and just found one for the other side: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-5-SERIES-E39-HEADLIG...

or this one a bit cheaper at £100 plus postage: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-5-SERIES-E39-PASSENG...

Edited by 58warren on Monday 25th July 10:22

[JayP1]

That's exactly the side I need! Only problem is he is 100s of miles away and wont deliver. Is the cost of these new a lot more - I only need the headlight and none of the electronic bits

[58warren]

Don't go there with new ones... A complete unit new from BMW is very expensive although I'm not sure whether they sell a 'shell' without the electrical gubbins. German Swedish & French or Euro Car Parts may do them cheaper. Have a scan through eBay as there is another I have posted a link to at £100 plus £12 postage: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-5-SERIES-E39-PASSENG...

Edited by 58warren on Monday 25th July 10:23

[JayP1]

58warren said:

Don't go there with new ones... A complete unit new from BMW is very expensive although I'm not sure whether they sell a 'shell' without the electrical gubbins. German Swedish & French or Euro Car Parts may do them cheaper. Have a scan through eBay as there is another I have posted a link to at £100 plus £12 postage: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-5-SERIES-E39-PASSENG...

Edited by 58warren on Monday 25th July 10:23

Confirmed - German and Swedish are £400+vat, not even going to bother calling bmw...

Looks like ebay is the way - thanks for your help 58warren

[Swoxy]

£175 from ECP.

[BliarOut]

Do you need the entire headlight or just the outer casing?

[JayP1]

BliarOut said:

Do you need the entire headlight or just the outer casing?

I only need the casing - I can use all the electrics from exising unit. Only replacing it because it mists up, everything else works fine

You think its the same case for xenon and non xenon?

[BliarOut]

If it's just the misting pop the cap in the top of the unit out and run around without it for a few days, that'll clear it.

[JayP1]

BliarOut said:

If it's just the misting pop the cap in the top of the unit out and run around without it for a few days, that'll clear it.

No, it's severse condensation. Have already dried it out a few times and as soon as it rains it gets bad again

[BliarOut]

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=DM62...

[JayP1]

Swoxy said:

£175 from ECP.

Just ordered - thanks Swoxy.

I'm hoping switching over all the Xenon gubbins wont be too difficult.

[Swoxy]

No prob, you owe me half the difference between ECP and GSF. Cash, cheque or bank transfer, your shout