Original BMW Insert for Turn Signal, Left, BMW 5 Series F10 528i, 535i, 550i, ActiveHybrid 5, and M5 (2011–2013)

This left-hand turn signal insert is the Original BMW indicator unit for the F10 5 Series, fitting the 2011–2013 528i, 535i, 550i, ActiveHybrid 5, and M5. A turn signal, also called an indicator or blinker, flashes when the driver moves the signal lever and tells other drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians that the car is about to turn or change lanes. BMW names this part the insert for turn signal, left, and has built it since April 2010. It weighs 297 g (0.7 lb), is made in Germany, and is sold as a single piece.

Original BMW Parts include a 24-month parts warranty.

BMW's parts data ties this number to the F10 chassis alone, and the same left insert serves every engine in that range. That covers the 528i with the N52N or N20, the 535i and 535i xDrive with the N55, the 550i and 550i xDrive with the N63, the ActiveHybrid 5 with its N55, and the M5 with the S63N. Trim level and engine do not change the part, so ordering is simple once the side is settled. This number is the left-hand insert only, and a car that needs both sides also needs the matching right-hand unit.

Technical Details

• Manufacturer: BMW, Original BMW part
• Part number: 63-11-7-271-899
• BMW name: insert for turn signal, left
• Side: left
• Weight: 297 g (0.7 lb)
• Production start: April 2010
• Made in: Germany
• Sold as: one piece
• Warranty: 24 months

Common Questions

My turn signal is flashing fast. Has the insert failed?
Not always. Rapid flashing most often points to a burned-out bulb.

What if the signal will not blink at all?
A signal that will not activate can come from a blown bulb, faulty wiring, or a bad turn signal switch, so the insert is only one possible cause.

PMB Performance can help you sort F10 lighting parts by side and model year.

Fitment & Compatibility

Use the table below to verify the year and submodel for your build. PMB Performance has spent over 20 years matching parts to vehicles and can verify this against your VIN.