Original BMW Right (Passenger-Side) Quarter Panel Tail Lamp, BMW X3 F25 (2011–2017)

Original BMW rear light 63-21-7-220-242 is the right-hand tail light that mounts in the side panel of the 2011–2017 BMW X3 (F25) and lights that rear corner of the vehicle. BMW names it the rear light in the side panel, right, a description that fixes both its side and its place in the body. The assembly weighs 1.2 kg (2.7 lb), is made in Germany, and is sold as a single piece. A tail light assembly houses the rear lamps that let following drivers see the vehicle and read its braking and turn signals, so a damaged unit changes how the X3 communicates with traffic behind it.

Original BMW Parts carry a 24-month parts warranty.

Replacement makes sense once the lens is cracked or broken, because physical damage lets moisture and dirt into the housing and can lead to bulb failure or corrosion in the wiring. Frequent bulb burnouts can also point to a failing assembly, with vibration, poor-quality bulbs, or wiring harness faults as common causes. When ordering, the deciding detail on this light is the side of the car, because this number is the right-hand unit. A new assembly restores an intact lens and housing at that corner.

Technical Details

• Manufacturer: BMW (Original BMW part)
• Part number: 63-21-7-220-242
• BMW part name: rear light in the side panel, right
• Position: right rear, mounted in the side panel
• Weight: 1.2 kg (2.7 lb)
• Production start: December 2010
• Country of manufacture: Germany
• Sold as: one piece
• Warranty: 24 months

Common Questions

What does moisture inside the lens mean?
Moisture building up behind the lens points to a housing that is damaged or no longer sealed. Water that gets inside corrodes the electrical contacts and wiring, which results in a malfunctioning light.

How long has BMW built this part number?
BMW shows production beginning in December 2010 with no end date, so this number has served the F25 X3 for every year in the fitment above.

PMB Performance can help match the correct F25 lighting part to your X3.

Fitment & Compatibility

Use the fitment table below to confirm year, make, model, submodel, and any notes tied to your exact vehicle. Pay close attention to engine, chassis, position, and option-specific details before ordering. PMB Performance has spent over 20 years matching parts to vehicles and can verify this against your VIN.