Original BMW Red Rear Side Marker Light for BMW E30 3 Series (1986–1993)

This Original BMW rear side marker light is the red corner lamp that makes an E30 3 Series visible from the side, and it fits the 318i, 318is, 325, 325e, 325es, 325i, 325is, and 325iX from 1986 through 1993. BMW names it the rear side marker light, and its lens is red. The complete lamp weighs only 30 grams, so it is a small, light unit set into the body side. BMW shows production of this number starting in September 1985 with no end date, which makes it the current part for these cars. It is made in Germany.

Original BMW Parts carry a 24-month parts warranty.

Side marker lights let other drivers judge the length and position of a car from the side, which matters most at night and in poor light. On an E30, the usual reasons to replace one are a cracked or broken lens and water inside the housing. A damaged lens lets moisture and dirt in, and that leads to bulb failure and corroded contacts and wiring. Moisture visible behind the lens means the housing no longer seals. BMW's parts data assigns this lamp to the E30 3 Series with both the M42 four-cylinder in the 318i and 318is and the M20 six-cylinder in the 325e, 325i, and 325iX, and the Cabrio uses the same number.

Technical Details

• Manufacturer: BMW (Original BMW part)
• Part number: 63-14-1-380-561
• BMW part name: side marker light, rear
• Lens color: red
• Weight: 30 g (1.06 oz)
• Production start: September 1985
• Made in Germany
• Warranty: 24-month parts warranty on Original BMW Parts

Common Questions

Is this the front or rear side marker?
It is the rear side marker light, and it has a red lens.

Why does the bulb in my side marker keep failing?
A cracked lens or a housing that has lost its seal lets water and dirt inside, which causes bulb failure and corrosion on the electrical contacts. Replacing the damaged light is the fix.

Fitment & Compatibility

Use the fitment table below to confirm year, model, submodel, and application notes before ordering. PMB Performance can confirm this against your VIN, backed by more than 20 years of parts and fitment work.