Original BMW Headlight Socket for H7 High Beam Bulb, BMW 323Ci, 325xi, 330Ci, and M3 E46 (1999–2006)

On the E46 3 Series, the Original BMW high beam bulb socket 63-12-8-380-207 holds the H7 high beam bulb and connects it to the headlight wiring. It fits the 323i, 325i, 328i, 330i, and M3, including their Ci and xi versions. The socket links the harness to the bulb's terminals, so the condition of its contacts decides whether the lamp gets full power. Bulb sockets can corrode and fail, and a high beam bulb without a good electrical connection will not light. BMW records a weight of 52 g, about 0.1 lb, and production of this number began in January 1998. This socket is made in Poland.

Original BMW Parts carry a 24-month parts warranty.

BMW's parts data uses this socket across nearly the whole E46 range. That includes the four-cylinder 316i, 318i, and 316ti with M43, N40, N42, N45, and N46 engines. It also covers the six-cylinder 320i through 330i with M52, M54, and M56 engines, the diesel 318d, 320d, and 330d, and the M3 and M3 CSL with the S54. Coupe, Cabrio, and xi all-wheel-drive versions share it. Convertible, sedan, and wagon applications all specify it for the H7 high beam bulb. If your headlight takes a bulb other than an H7 in the high beam position, this socket is not the right part.

Technical Details

• Manufacturer: BMW (Original BMW part)
• Part number: 63-12-8-380-207
• BMW part name: bulb socket, high beam
• Bulb type: H7
• Weight: 52 g (0.1 lb)
• Production start: January 1998
• Chassis: E46
• Made in Poland
• Sold individually
• Warranty: 24 months on Original BMW Parts

Common Questions

Which bulb does this socket take?
It takes the H7 high beam bulb.

Why replace the socket and not just the bulb?
Sockets can corrode, and a corroded socket cannot make a good electrical connection, so even a new bulb may not light.

Does it fit the E46 M3?
Yes. Store fitment covers the M3 from 2001 to 2006, and BMW also applies it to the M3 CSL.

Call PMB if a dead high beam on your E46 has you chasing wiring, and we will help you sort out the right parts.

Fitment & Compatibility

Confirm your model year and submodel against the table below before ordering. Send your VIN and PMB Performance will confirm the fit, drawing on more than 20 years in the trade.