Original BMW Right Upper Headlight Gasket for BMW E39 528i and 540i (1997–2001)

The Original BMW right upper headlight gasket, part 63-12-8-387-514, is the plug-in seal that closes the gap between the right headlight and the hood on the E39 BMW 528i and 540i. Headlight seals keep water, dust, and road dirt from working into the light and the area around it. This one is held in place by tabs. As the gasket ages, the material can turn brittle and the securing tabs can break. BMW records a weight of 40 g, about 1.41 oz, and production of this number began in October 1998. It is made in Germany.

Original BMW Parts carry a 24-month parts warranty.

BMW calls this a plug-in gasket for the right headlight, and it is specific to the right side. It sits along the top of the light where the hood closes against it. BMW's parts data applies it to the whole E39 5 Series range. That covers the 520i through 540i with M52, M54, and M62 engines, the 520d, 525d, 525td, 525tds, and 530d diesels, the 540iP, and the M5 with the S62. Signs of a failed seal include moisture or condensation inside the headlight, dust or dirt inside the lens, and a seal that has cracked, hardened, or deformed.

Technical Details

• Manufacturer: BMW (Original BMW part)
• Part number: 63-12-8-387-514
• BMW part name: gasket, plug-in, headlight right
• Position: right headlight, upper edge against the hood
• Mounting: tab-retained
• Weight: 40 g (1.41 oz)
• Production start: October 1998
• Made in Germany
• Sold individually
• Warranty: 24 months on Original BMW Parts

Common Questions

Why does this gasket fall out or go missing.
The material gets brittle with age, and the tabs that hold it in place can break off.

What does the gasket seal?
It seals the right headlight against the hood.

How can I tell the seal has failed?
Look for moisture or condensation in the headlight, dirt inside the lens, or a seal that is cracked, hardened, or misshapen.

PMB carries the small E39 seals that keep a clean front end looking right.

Fitment & Compatibility

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