Our third brake light (TBL)

NorthernDancer · 05-26-2021, 10:51 AM

The TBL is unique to our 1 series and will likely become no longer available sooner rather than later. If you plan on keeping your 1 series for a long time I strongly suggest buying a spare. None on Amazon right now (may 26) but ECS Tuning have genuine BMW for $105.44. AND, never throw out a broken one-it may be useful long down the road if only to plug that hole in the trunk (by gluing back together with a plastic glue)

lemansblau135is · 05-26-2021, 11:34 AM

Thanks. I've been lagging on that, so I just ordered one

dtla1 · 05-26-2021, 12:15 PM

When mine went out a few years ago, I bought two, one BMW branded, and one aftermarket. Installed the aftermarket one to see the fit, wasn't perfect, but good enough, so the other one is my spare. Good reminder for folks out there though.

jdt10768 · 05-26-2021, 02:05 PM

p/n pls for reference

jdt10768 · 05-26-2021, 02:08 PM

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p/n pls for reference

BMW Third Brake Light - Genuine BMW 63257164978

Esteban · 05-26-2021, 02:11 PM

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BMW Third Brake Light - Genuine BMW 63257164978

Yep, that's it. I still have my spare, but no 1er. lol

Too much trouble to sell and ship, guess I'll keep it as a memento.

dtla1 · 05-26-2021, 04:19 PM

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Yep, that's it. I still have my spare, but no 1er. lol

Too much trouble to sell and ship, guess I'll keep it as a memento.

Should I send you a pre-paid and pre-addressed box you can ship it to me in?

1and1 · 05-26-2021, 05:42 PM

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The TBL is unique to our 1 series and will likely become no longer available sooner rather than later. If you plan on keeping your 1 series for a long time I strongly suggest buying a spare. None on Amazon right now (may 26) but ECS Tuning have genuine BMW for $105.44. AND, never throw out a broken one-it may be useful long down the road if only to plug that hole in the trunk (by gluing back together with a plastic glue)

GOOD POINT!!!
My TBL is good now, but I just grabbed a replacement from FCP Euro, so we'll see how that "forever" warranty does...

Not bad for $112.49

FWIW, they can be had for ~$70 on amazon...

Esteban · 05-26-2021, 05:53 PM

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Should I send you a pre-paid and pre-addressed box you can ship it to me in?

Haha, don't you say above that you already have a BMW branded one as a spare?

dtla1 · 05-26-2021, 05:55 PM

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Haha, don't you say above that you already have a BMW branded one as a spare?

Never hurts to have a spare for the spare...

Esteban · 05-26-2021, 06:27 PM

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Haha, don't you say above that you already have a BMW branded one as a spare?

Never hurts to have a spare for the spare...

Obviously you're not a golfer.

dtla1 · 05-26-2021, 06:43 PM

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Obviously you're not a golfer.

Nope, and actually I went and checked where I bought my BMW spare from, FCP Euro! So won't be needing yours after all.

Esteban · 05-27-2021, 02:32 AM

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Obviously you're not a golfer.

Nope, and actually I went and checked where I bought my BMW spare from, FCP Euro! So won't be needing yours after all.

lol

BMWCCA1 · 05-27-2021, 07:18 AM

Glad this came up again. If you owners of early 1-series aren't comfortable hack-sawing metal off your trunk just to make the current BMW part fit, don't bother. Here's the link to the one I used on my wife's car with pictures to assure you it is indistinguishable from the OE part for about half the price and will fit all years without modification to your trunk or the lamp.

https://www.1addicts.com/forums/show...0#post26128240

The price has gone up by about $19 in the past year but it's still about half the price of OE—and it fits all years.

jdt10768 · 05-27-2021, 07:46 AM

FCP will replace under warranty until it goes NLAAAAAAAAA!

jdt10768 · 05-27-2021, 08:40 AM

with CCA discount, 98$ @ dealership

..Rush.. · 05-27-2021, 09:52 AM

Thanks for this great information.
Mine is cracking, but still intact.
I'll make my purchase.

dtla1 · 05-27-2021, 10:15 AM

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FCP will replace under warranty until it goes NLAAAAAAAAA!

I wonder what happens or what they'll say when/if it goes NLA. Do they have something in the fine print about that?

jdt10768 · 05-27-2021, 12:45 PM

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I wonder what happens or what they'll say when/if it goes NLA. Do they have something in the fine print about that?

That's out of their control, so at that point they should be off the hook

Gangplank · 05-31-2021, 12:50 PM

Currently available all over the web and Amazon. My doorman replacement is still working fine with no cracking as of yet.

125EYE · 05-31-2021, 06:28 PM

Just had a new one fitted to pass roadworthy certification - AUD220 down here...

Olgeezer1 · 06-01-2021, 04:24 PM

Seems like there's a ton of them on Amazon. Same part#. Around $40.- $50. Don't know if there's any quality, fit issues.

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