BMW Headlights

Do you find that it’s becoming increasingly difficult to distinguish objects when you’re driving your “beamer” at night? Perhaps you’re finding that your driving visibility is continuing to decrease during cloudy or foggy days. If so, you may want to have your BMW headlight inspected or replaced. Driving with a damaged or broken headline is not only illegal in certain states, but also very dangerous.

Design Of BMW Headlights

BMW is famous for their innovative designs and advanced engineering, and their headlights are no exception. The company utilizes advanced technology to produce more efficient headlights while still maintaining an elegant design. The new BMW headlights produce much lower energy than older models, allowing for enhanced visibility at night and during poorly lit or foggy conditions. The current selection of BMW headlights also produces significantly less glare from approaching vehicles than older styles.

As with all makes, BMW headlights can be switched between high and low beams. High beams cast light at a higher angle which allows drivers to see further away. High beams also tend to increase reflection during foggy conditions.

Bulbs For BMW Headlights

Most BMW headlights use halogen bulbs which result in improved visibility. These halogen bulbs come in white, yellow, blue and even purple! Some models will contain separate bulbs for high and low beam. Other models will contain one single bulb that contains dual filaments.

Lenses For BMW Headlights

Lenses have also changed drastically with the help of advanced technology and research. The current lenses for BMW headlights are more resistant to heat than previous designs. In addition, their durable construction results in far superior performance in any type of weather conditions including fog and rain. Most of the newer lenses are constructed of plastic, whereas older models tend to be made of glass. Specialty lenses for BMW headlights can also be purchased in a wide range of colors and designs to add to the style factor of your vehicle.

Types Of BMW Headlights

If you need to replace your BMW headlight, you need to know the model number of your vehicle. You can visit your local BMW dealer or search online for many companies who sell BMW headlights.

Most of the older BMW headlights are sealed beam headlights. This model, called the 2002, refers to single round headlights where the reflector, bulb and the front lens array are fused together to form a single, airtight unit. Unfortunately, this also means that they must be replaced together if the headlight malfunctions or becomes damaged.

Halogen headlights are much more popular because they provide superior visibility than sealed beam headlights. High intensity discharge or HID headlights are the most advanced currently available. They produce very bright light and improved visibility and are also referred to as Xenon lights.

© 2007 Tracy McCaskill for www.sport-cars.org

November 25, 2007, 3:52 pm