BMW X3 Fog Lights: Specs, Fitment & Common Faults
On the X3, 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 Valeo 047464 / Valeo 047465
| Fog light, passenger side (LH / nearside) — aftermarket | Valeo 047464 (LED, 12 V); Valeo 088893 (H11, white glass lens, original part, with bulb); Hella 1N0 010 456-031 (H11, with bulb, with cornering light); Hella 1N0 354 991-011 (HB4, with bulb); Diederichs 1277189 (LED); TYC 19-6220-00-9 (LED, chrome) |
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| Fog light, driver's side (RH / offside) — aftermarket | Valeo 047465 (LED, 12 V); Hella 1N0 010 456-021 (H8, with bulb, without cornering light); Diederichs 1277188 (LED); TYC 19-6219-00-9 (LED, chrome); TYC 19-12105-01-9 (H8); Johns 20 08 30-6 (HB4) |
| Bulb types | LED; H11; H8; HB4 |
| Genuine (OE) numbers quoted | None quoted in catalogue listings — order genuine units against your VIN |
| Fitment notes | Most G01 lamps are LED, with halogen H11, H8 and HB4 versions for lower-spec cars. Hella 1N0 010 456-031 is the cornering-light version. Abakus and Alkar units are for left-hand-drive cars only. |
BMW X3 Fog Lights: Rarely Used, Easy to Forget About Until Needed
The BMW X3's fog lights sit unused for most owners most of the year, which means a fault can go unnoticed for a long time — right up until a genuinely foggy morning makes the problem obvious at the worst possible moment.
BMW X3 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 X3 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 X3 Fog Lights: Watch: Replacing It
F25; no G01 fog video found
Fitment & Compatibility
BMW X3 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 X3 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 X3 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 X3 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 X3 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.