Original BMW Left Rear Tail Lamp with Built-In Circuit Board, BMW E30 318i, 318is, 325, 325i, 325is, and 325iX (1988–1993)

BMW's left tail light for the E30 3 Series is the complete driver-side rear lamp for the 318i, 318is, 325, 325i, 325is, and 325iX from 1988–1993. It weighs 996 g (2.2 lb), this version entered production in September 1989, and it is made in Italy. Bulbs and bulb holders are not included. On the E30, the circuit board is part of the tail light lens itself, which is why a lamp that has taken on water often cannot be repaired.

Original BMW Parts carry a 24-month parts warranty.

Owners often call it a taillight lens, but BMW supplies it as the whole left tail light, and the right side is a separate number. BMW's data matches it to the E30 with M40, M42, and M20 engines and includes the Cabrio. That makes it the same lamp across the four-cylinder and six-cylinder cars covered here.

Technical Details

• Manufacturer: BMW, sold as Original BMW Parts
• Part number: 63-21-1-385-381
• BMW name: tail light left
• Weight: 996 g (2.2 lb)
• Production start: September 1989
• Country of manufacture: Italy
• Sold as one lamp, without bulbs or bulb holders
• Warranty: 24-month Original BMW parts warranty

Common Questions

Why does my E30 tail light work only some of the time?
Water leaking past a failed gasket corrodes the circuit board built into the lens, causing partial or total failure. Moisture inside the lens is a common sign.

Do I need to buy bulbs separately?
Yes. This lamp does not include bulbs or bulb holders.

PMB supplies factory BMW lighting for E30 owners keeping their cars on the road.

Fitment & Compatibility

Use the table below to verify the year and submodel for your build. With over 20 years of parts and fitment experience, PMB Performance can match this to your VIN.