Broken tail light

AlexC2er · 04-11-2024, 06:59 PM

My stupid ass slipped while handling something from the trunk. Broke my left tail lights. Any estimate on cost for replacement if done by dealer?
Ughhhh, hate myself right now

Pentland · 04-12-2024, 01:45 AM

They are not expensive like the fronts - around £275 gbp plus fitting.

AlexC2er · 04-12-2024, 06:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Pentland

They are not expensive like the fronts - around £275 gbp plus fitting.

The fittting part is where I’m worried about. I saw the lights on eBay for like 200 usd. Do they have to remove the rear bumper? I feel like if so labor is going up a lot

Ruebarb · 04-12-2024, 07:30 AM

Replace this yourself, need to remove very little of trunk interior, to get to the bolts, then the light comes right out.

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Fronzdan · 04-12-2024, 08:22 AM

I replaced an X3 taillight assembly a couple years ago. It’s very easy. I’m guessing it’s similar on this car.

Bimmer Pleaser · 04-12-2024, 10:52 AM

Don't take it to dealer, just DIY. Not only it costs more at dealer, it'll probably go on Carfax.

AlexC2er · 04-12-2024, 04:59 PM

Thanks everyone for their helpful advice. Ive decided to do it myself for a few reasons. None of the dealers have parts and it’s probably good to learn how to do it.

MPR · 04-12-2024, 05:13 PM

I also recommend bmw parts hub. I’m in NJ and their shipping speed is pretty much Amazon prime fast. I get all of my oem parts from them.

AlexC2er · 04-15-2024, 09:57 AM

Just got emails back from multiple vendors. Apparently they are back ordered with no eta. wtf, and I can’t find parts anywhere

Ruebarb · 04-16-2024, 07:48 AM

In stock from Latvia, depends how desperate you are.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/204029954599

AlexC2er · 04-16-2024, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Ruebarb

In stock from Latvia, depends how desperate you are.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/204029954599

Just found the last one from a dealer 2 hrs away. Thank god. I’m gonna do it on Thursday, hopefully it goes well

cannockwolf · 04-16-2024, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Ruebarb

In stock from Latvia, depends how desperate you are.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/204029954599

I got my CF paddle shifters from ebay & latvia, genuine and turned up quick, and more than half price too

04-11-2024, 06:59 PM	#1
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Fronzdan Lieutenant Colonel 306 Rep 1,743 Posts Drives: '24 M240 xDrive Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: MA iTrader: (0)	I replaced an X3 taillight assembly a couple years ago. It’s very easy. I’m guessing it’s similar on this car.
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04-12-2024, 10:52 AM	#6
Bimmer Pleaser First Lieutenant 206 Rep 349 Posts Drives: nothing Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Pike Place iTrader: (0)	Don't take it to dealer, just DIY. Not only it costs more at dealer, it'll probably go on Carfax.
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04-12-2024, 04:59 PM	#7
AlexC2er Private First Class 108 Rep 188 Posts Drives: G42 M240i RWD Join Date: Oct 2023 Location: New England iTrader: (0)	Thanks everyone for their helpful advice. Ive decided to do it myself for a few reasons. None of the dealers have parts and it’s probably good to learn how to do it.
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04-12-2024, 05:13 PM	#8
MPR Lieutenant Colonel 1813 Rep 1,956 Posts Drives: 22 BMW M240i Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	I also recommend bmw parts hub. I’m in NJ and their shipping speed is pretty much Amazon prime fast. I get all of my oem parts from them.
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04-15-2024, 09:57 AM	#9
AlexC2er Private First Class 108 Rep 188 Posts Drives: G42 M240i RWD Join Date: Oct 2023 Location: New England iTrader: (0)	Just got emails back from multiple vendors. Apparently they are back ordered with no eta. wtf, and I can’t find parts anywhere
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04-16-2024, 07:48 AM	#10
Ruebarb First Lieutenant 375 Rep 375 Posts Drives: BMW G42 M240i Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: MA iTrader: (0)	In stock from Latvia, depends how desperate you are. https://www.ebay.com/itm/204029954599
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