E39 headlamp replacement suggestions please

[Nigel Worc's]

Hello chaps.

The headlamps in my E39 5 series are past their best, I've seen better ones than mine fail the mot in winter (mines done in the summer).

The plastic cover is degrading quite badly now, going milky, and the inside of this plastic lense gets wet, condensation I assume.

There are lots of aftermarket ones on fleabay, obviously they wont be as long lasting, but I only need them to last a couple of years.

Any suggestions/recommendations ?

Many thanks

[sparks_E39]

Don't go aftermarket they look awful. I have picked up some used (but as new) oem hella angels for £250. Check out this thread, they really bring the older E39's up to date. http://forum.bmw5.co.uk/topic/10600-my-e39-540i-be...

I've also picked up an oem Alpina splitter, boot lip spoiler and am on the the hunt for oem kidney grills too, oh and I have the pre facelift clear rear lights in the post right now. All quite small changes but from other cars I have seen it makes a big difference.

Edited by sparks_E39 on Monday 6th February 23:47