Original BMW Bulb Socket for Right Rear Lamp, BMW E46 323i Through 330xi (1999–2002)

Built for the right-hand rear lamp, this Original BMW bulb socket is the tail light bulb carrier for the E46 BMW 323i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 330i, and 330xi from 1999–2002. A bulb carrier is the plate inside the tail light housing that holds the bulbs in position and connects them to the car's wiring harness. BMW names this part bulb socket, right, and it is sold as a single piece. It is made in Hungary, and BMW began producing this number in October 2004.

Every Original BMW Part in this line carries a 24-month parts warranty.

This number replaced the earlier socket 63-21-8-383-824. BMW marks the change as exchangeable retrospectively, so it takes the place of the earlier part on cars built with it. The left tail light uses its own socket, and this unit is for the right side only. BMW applies it across both the M52-engined 323i and 328i and the M54-engined 325i, 325xi, 330i, and 330xi.

Technical Details

• Manufacturer: BMW (Original BMW part)
• Part number: 63-21-7-165-954
• BMW part name: bulb socket, right
• Position: right tail light
• Chassis: E46
• Production start: October 2004
• Replaces: 63-21-8-383-824, exchangeable retrospectively
• Sold as: one piece
• Made in Hungary
• Warranty: 24 months

Common Questions

Will this fit my left tail light?
No. This is the right-side bulb socket. The left side takes a different part.

Does the engine change which socket I need?
No. BMW uses this same number on the M52 and M54 E46 models shown in the fitment above.

Fitment & Compatibility

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