BMW X1 Fog Lights: Specs, Fitment & Common Faults
On the X1, all external bulbs are genuinely controlled by a single module on related models, worth checking if bulbs and fuses all check out fine.
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OEM Part Number: confirm via VIN — aftermarket Hella 1N0 010 456-011 / Hella 1N0 010 456-021
| Fog light, passenger side (LH / nearside) — aftermarket | Hella 1N0 010 456-011 (H8, with bulb, without cornering light); Van Wezel 0682995H (H8, OES quality made by Hella, with bulb); TYC 19-12106-01-9 (H8); Diederichs 1276089 (H8, with bulb); Van Wezel 0556997 (LED, facelift); Diederichs 1219289 (LED) |
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| Fog light, driver's side (RH / offside) — aftermarket | Hella 1N0 010 456-021 (H8, with bulb, without cornering light); Van Wezel 0682996H (H8, OES quality made by Hella, with bulb); TYC 19-12105-01-9 (H8); Diederichs 1276088 (H8, with bulb); Van Wezel 0556998 (LED, facelift); TYC 19-6339-00-9 (LED) |
| Bulb types | H8 (PGJ19-1); LED; H11 (Diederichs 1280488 set) |
| Genuine (OE) numbers quoted | None quoted in catalogue listings — order genuine units against your VIN |
| Fitment notes | Halogen H8 for pre-facelift cars and LED units for the facelift. The Hella and Van Wezel H8 units listed are for cars without dynamic bending light. Abakus and Alkar units are for left-hand-drive cars only. |
BMW X1 Fog Lights: Rarely Used, Easy to Forget About Until Needed
Because the BMW X1's fog lights spend most of the year switched off, a developing fault is easy to miss entirely — right up until the one genuinely foggy commute where you actually need them and discover they don't work.
BMW X1 Fog Lights: What It Does
Front fog lights are angled and positioned to illuminate the road surface in low visibility conditions without creating the glare a standard headlight beam would in fog. Some higher trims of the X1 integrate fog lights into the same housing as cornering lights or daytime running lights, which affects both the part number and the complexity of any repair.
BMW X1 Fog Lights: Watch: Replacing It
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Fitment & Compatibility
BMW X1 Fog Lights: Generations, Derivatives & Fog Light Type
| Standard trims | Halogen (HB4/9006) bulb-based fog lights as standard |
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| M Sport, factory option | Genuine BMW retrofit LED fog lights are offered as a direct replacement for the halogen units on cars WITHOUT adaptive headlights, since adaptive-equipped cars use a different lighting strategy |
Not every trim level of the X1 comes with fog lights fitted as standard, and the housing design often differs between trims that have them integrated with other lighting functions and those with a standalone unit. Always confirm your specific trim's fitment before ordering. Whether you're sourcing a replacement fog lights for your BMW X1 from a dealer, specialist, or online marketplace, always check compatibility against your registration or VIN before buying, and confirm you're ordering the correct side — driver's side (RH in the UK) or passenger side (LH in the UK) — since these are not interchangeable.
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A Genuinely Useful Piece of Context Worth Knowing About Fog Light Faults — BMW X1 Fog Lights
If bulbs and fuses all check out fine yet the fog lights still don't work, this is genuinely worth knowing: all external bulbs are controlled by a single electronic module on related BMW models, rather than being wired directly and independently. A fault with this specific module is a commonly suspected cause worth having checked.
It's also genuinely worth knowing that a faulty fog light switch has been reliably fixed in documented cases simply by disassembling it and cleaning the internal contacts, a fix that can genuinely last for decades afterward.
BMW X1 Fog Lights: Common Faults, DIY Difficulty & Aftermarket Advice
These are the same regardless of make or model — see our full Fog Lights Guide for common faults to check for (including exactly what fails an MOT), how easy this job is to DIY, and aftermarket advice.
More BMW Fog Lights
The same part, covered across other BMW models.