BMW Original Bi Xenon Headlights

[eggman51]

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BMW Original Bi Xenon headlights from a 2006 Z4M E85

These do not include the igniters or main bulbs. They were 100% functional when I took them off the car. There is an aftermarket slightly smoked protective film on them. This is easily removed.

NOTE: One of these headlights was partially opened, then resealed. This was because I was going to cuztomize them, but the shop said the plastic may break if they completely open them. So the partially opened headlight was resealed and re-installed to the car. I drove for 3 months during a very rainy season in the pacific north west and did not have any issues with water or humidity getting into the headlight. You can see this in the pictures.

IMG_2458 by Eamonn Glass, on Flickr

IMG_2459 by Eamonn Glass, on Flickr

IMG_2460 by Eamonn Glass, on Flickr

IMG_2461 by Eamonn Glass, on Flickr

IMG_2462 by Eamonn Glass, on Flickr

IMG_2463 by Eamonn Glass, on Flickr

[WickedNy]

Which headlight was opened up?

[eggman51]

Originally Posted by WickedNy

Which headlight was opened up?

Left one. If you look in the pics you can see where it was re-sealed with eh material around the seam. I drove it for about 3 months in rainy winter, never had any moisture issues. I had a different set of headlights customized by the same shop and have never had any moisture issues. That said, I can't guarantee it, so being transparent about the state of the light.

[opscaptain125]

Did the shop specify why the plastic might crack, and why the other ones you opened up were fine?

[eggman51]

Originally Posted by opscaptain125

Did the shop specify why the plastic might crack, and why the other ones you opened up were fine?

These are 15 years old and the shop was worried about the plastic being brittle.

I bought new ones of these same headlights - this was *VERY* expensive - and because they are brand new there were no issues with the plastic being brittle.

Another guy I know opened his 15 year old lights without issues.

Cheers,
Eamonn aka eggman

[nate96]

Do you have any pics without the film on it? Curious what the condition of the lenses are.

[eggman51]

Originally Posted by nate96

Do you have any pics without the film on it? Curious what the condition of the lenses are.

I don't have pics without the film on them. The film can't be reused, so I don't want to take it off. The lenses were "restored" prior to putting the film on and they looked basically new, with no discoloration.

[eggman51]

Actually, I did find a pic of the car around when I first bought it with the headlights
- before restoration
- without light smoke film

This pic is on a dark and rainy day, so not great lighting, but you can see the headlight condition from afar. They were restored prior to the film being installed.

I hope this helps clarify the condition.

pre-restoration by Eamonn Glass, on Flickr