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WANTED E85 Centre Brake Light - WANTED
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E85 Centre Brake Light - WANTED
Good evening all, I need to replace my 'high level' brake light on my Z4, does anyone have a new or immaculate item available?
Thought I'd ask before paying a visit the local BMW dealer.
Must be genuine BMW and red in colour, not clear.
Many thanks.
Thought I'd ask before paying a visit the local BMW dealer.
Must be genuine BMW and red in colour, not clear.
Many thanks.
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E85 Centre Brake Light - WANTED
Still needed. Anything around before I go to the dealer this week?
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E85 Centre Brake Light - WANTED
The dealer doesn’t have them though otherwise I would have bought one. I had to get an eBay one in the end, but is not as good a fit as the oem one
Current:
911-50 Black - unique spec
X5M - 575 hp of fun in a V8
Abarth 595 Comp.
Golf Clipper - collectors item
Z4M Midnight Blue
VW ID.3
Previous:
Z4 3.0 SI black sapphire
Z4M Silver Grey - non flimper spec (gone to Bing)
Z4 3.0 Toledo
911-50 Black - unique spec
X5M - 575 hp of fun in a V8
Abarth 595 Comp.
Golf Clipper - collectors item
Z4M Midnight Blue
VW ID.3
Previous:
Z4 3.0 SI black sapphire
Z4M Silver Grey - non flimper spec (gone to Bing)
Z4 3.0 Toledo
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E85 Centre Brake Light - WANTED
I might have one …but call check tomorrow night and get back to you.
I will give you my WhatsApp via a PM
I will give you my WhatsApp via a PM
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E85 Centre Brake Light - WANTED
Thanks, the dealership I use told me they were available a couple of months ago. Perhaps they are mistaken.pvr wrote: Mon Apr 21, 2025 8:41 pm The dealer doesn’t have them though otherwise I would have bought one. I had to get an eBay one in the end, but is not as good a fit as the oem one
I won’t be fitting a non genuine one, so a good used one is probably the way forward.
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Thank you, I’ve replied to your PMUmfaan wrote: Mon Apr 21, 2025 8:53 pm I might have one …but call check tomorrow night and get back to you.
I will give you my WhatsApp via a PM
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E85 Centre Brake Light - WANTED
I called them and they said there wasn’t a single one in the country. If you do happen to speak to them, do ask, as I still want to get an oem one (clear)1978 wrote: Mon Apr 21, 2025 9:24 pmThanks, the dealership I use told me they were available a couple of months ago. Perhaps they are mistaken.pvr wrote: Mon Apr 21, 2025 8:41 pm The dealer doesn’t have them though otherwise I would have bought one. I had to get an eBay one in the end, but is not as good a fit as the oem one
I won’t be fitting a non genuine one, so a good used one is probably the way forward.
Current:
911-50 Black - unique spec
X5M - 575 hp of fun in a V8
Abarth 595 Comp.
Golf Clipper - collectors item
Z4M Midnight Blue
VW ID.3
Previous:
Z4 3.0 SI black sapphire
Z4M Silver Grey - non flimper spec (gone to Bing)
Z4 3.0 Toledo
911-50 Black - unique spec
X5M - 575 hp of fun in a V8
Abarth 595 Comp.
Golf Clipper - collectors item
Z4M Midnight Blue
VW ID.3
Previous:
Z4 3.0 SI black sapphire
Z4M Silver Grey - non flimper spec (gone to Bing)
Z4 3.0 Toledo
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E85 Centre Brake Light - WANTED
Will dopvr wrote: Mon Apr 21, 2025 9:33 pm I called them and they said there wasn’t a single one in the country. If you do happen to speak to them, do ask, as I still want to get an oem one (clear)
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E85 Centre Brake Light - WANTED
Thank you 

Current:
911-50 Black - unique spec
X5M - 575 hp of fun in a V8
Abarth 595 Comp.
Golf Clipper - collectors item
Z4M Midnight Blue
VW ID.3
Previous:
Z4 3.0 SI black sapphire
Z4M Silver Grey - non flimper spec (gone to Bing)
Z4 3.0 Toledo
911-50 Black - unique spec
X5M - 575 hp of fun in a V8
Abarth 595 Comp.
Golf Clipper - collectors item
Z4M Midnight Blue
VW ID.3
Previous:
Z4 3.0 SI black sapphire
Z4M Silver Grey - non flimper spec (gone to Bing)
Z4 3.0 Toledo
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E85 Centre Brake Light - WANTED
Here you go 1978….excellent condition but no marking as to genuine OEM
Price £26 delivered in Uk
Price £26 delivered in Uk
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Thanks very much, unfortunately without the Hella markings, I think that one is probably one of these:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/404731834125
I’m determined to find a genuine one unfortunately, so I will speak to the dealership tomorrow and see what they can do. Thanks again for your efforts
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/404731834125
I’m determined to find a genuine one unfortunately, so I will speak to the dealership tomorrow and see what they can do. Thanks again for your efforts
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E85 Centre Brake Light - WANTED
Do let me know as the fit of the aftermarket ones is just not that great so would like to get an OEM as well.
Current:
911-50 Black - unique spec
X5M - 575 hp of fun in a V8
Abarth 595 Comp.
Golf Clipper - collectors item
Z4M Midnight Blue
VW ID.3
Previous:
Z4 3.0 SI black sapphire
Z4M Silver Grey - non flimper spec (gone to Bing)
Z4 3.0 Toledo
911-50 Black - unique spec
X5M - 575 hp of fun in a V8
Abarth 595 Comp.
Golf Clipper - collectors item
Z4M Midnight Blue
VW ID.3
Previous:
Z4 3.0 SI black sapphire
Z4M Silver Grey - non flimper spec (gone to Bing)
Z4 3.0 Toledo
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E85 Centre Brake Light - WANTED
Having had no luck at BMW I’m still hunting for one of these if anyone has an undamaged example?
BMW say that they are expecting them to be restocked in the coming months, but aren’t able to give me any indication of when…
BMW say that they are expecting them to be restocked in the coming months, but aren’t able to give me any indication of when…
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E85 Centre Brake Light - WANTED
Blimey, £90+ from BMW, compared to ~£20 for a knock off. There are tons available on line. I have found the fit OK so long as you take your time and make sure the seal is located properly. I’m not sure how much better the OEM ones are, given how many need to be swapped out.
Zed no.5
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E85 Centre Brake Light - WANTED
I have a good condition clear one for sale 
