These full LED tail light assemblies are a direct plug and play replacement for the BMW 3 Series F30, F35, and F80 produced between 2012 and 2018. Every function built into your factory rear lights is replicated and upgraded here, including running lights, brake lights, reverse lights, sequential turn signals, and a startup animation sequence. No additional bulbs, wiring harnesses, or adapters are required. The housing uses the same connector as the original factory unit, so installation follows the same process as swapping OEM lights. The smoked or red lens finish gives the rear of the vehicle a noticeably more aggressive and contemporary appearance compared to the standard clear factory lenses. The IP68 waterproof rating and ABS plastic plus PC plus PMMA construction are suited to year round daily driving conditions.
Key Features and Benefits
Full LED construction across all functions means every point of light is sharper, brighter, and more responsive than standard incandescent or halogen rear setups. Unlike budget LED conversions that require sourcing bulbs separately, every LED is pre installed and integrated into the assembly.
The sequential turn signal sweeps outward in a flowing motion rather than illuminating as a single static point. This is both a visual upgrade and a functional safety improvement, as the sweeping motion draws greater attention from following drivers during lane changes and turns.
A startup animation activates each time the vehicle is powered on, cycling through the light functions in sequence. This feature, common on higher specification European vehicles, is rarely found on aftermarket assemblies in this price bracket.
The plug and play fitment eliminates any need to cut, splice, or modify factory wiring. The connector matches the OEM specification exactly, reducing installation time and the risk of electrical faults.
IP68 waterproofing protects the internal LED drivers and wiring from water ingress, condensation, and road spray, which are the primary causes of premature failure in aftermarket tail light units.
The 5500K to 6000K colour temperature produces a clean white output for the running and reverse functions, consistent with the appearance of modern factory LED systems.
Material, Finish and Colour Options
Material: High grade ABS plastic housing with polycarbonate (PC) outer lens and PMMA inner optics
Finish: Gloss housing with formed LED light pipe internals
Housing Colour: Black inner housing with Red outer surround
Lens Colour Options: Smoke tinted lens or Red lens (select at time of purchase)
Vehicle Compatibility and Model Years
Compatible with the following BMW 3 Series variants:
BMW 3 Series F30 Sedan: 320i, 328i, 328D, 335i, M3 produced from 2012 through to 2018
BMW 3 Series F35 Long Wheelbase: 320i, 328i, 328D, 335i produced from 2012 through to 2018
BMW 3 Series F80 M3 Sedan: produced from 2014 through to 2018
Confirmed fitment years: 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
Exclusions: Not compatible with F31 wagon/touring, F34 Gran Turismo, F36 Gran Coupe, E90/E91/E92/E93 body codes, or any G20 generation 3 Series. Buyers with US market specification vehicles should confirm turn signal colour requirements before purchasing, as default output is red rather than amber.
Dimensions and Technical Details
Weight: 5 kg per set (both sides combined)
Operating Voltage: 12V to 14V DC
Colour Temperature: 5500K to 6000K
Waterproof Rating: IP68
Housing Colour: Black with Red surround
Lens Options: Smoke or Red
Package Contents: One left side assembly plus one right side assembly, including all mounting hardware and installation accessories. No separate bulb or harness purchase required.
Warranty: 12 months from date of purchase
Installation Notes and Special Functions
These assemblies are designed as a direct OEM replacement. The connector matches the factory BMW plug for F30, F35, and F80 body codes, so no wiring modification is required. All mounting points align with the original tail light housing locations in the boot surround panel.
Professional installation is recommended. Incorrect fitment of rear light assemblies can result in water ingress, connector damage, or lighting circuit faults that may trigger warning messages on the iDrive system.
Use the supplied wiring harness connector during installation to avoid cutting or modifying any factory wires. If the vehicle displays a bulb fault warning after installation, a load resistor or CANbus adapter may be required depending on the specific vehicle build specification.
Special functions active on this assembly: running light and DRL, brake light, sequential turn signal, reverse light, and startup animation on vehicle power on.
