BMW E90 E91 Bi-Xenon Headlight Headlamp Driver Side Lamp Right O/S 6942740

Description

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

Headlight ballast, control units, bulbs, modules are not included in the sale.

BMW E90 E91 Bi-Xenon Headlight Headlamp Driver Side Lamp Right O/S is an original component from the Front Lights group, designed specifically for this generation of BMW. The bi-xenon construction ensures precise road illumination, while the factory fitment facilitates installation and maintains the stylistic consistency of the front bodywork.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 6942740-1
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 6942740
• Substitutable numbers: 63116942740, 6942740, 63117161674, 7161674
• Location on the vehicle: Right
• Category: Headlight Assemblies

Purpose and compatibility for BMW E90/E91

The presented bi-xenon lamp has been developed as a factory component for the BMW 3 Series E90/E91 generation, mounted on the right side of the vehicle. This ensures the retention of original mounting geometry, correct body lines, and compatibility with factory electrical installations and the headlight leveling system.

Thanks to its OEM design, the headlight works with factory light control modules, maintaining proper operation of low and high beams in bi-xenon technology. This solution allows for a technically correct replacement of a damaged lamp without the need for modifications to the installation or bodywork.

Construction and bi-xenon function

The headlight uses a bi-xenon system, where a single light unit is responsible for both low and high beams. This translates into uniform, powerful, and well-directed illumination, which is particularly important when driving at night and in difficult weather conditions.

The original lamp optics were designed for the specific body geometry of the BMW E90/E91, which ensures proper light beam distribution and minimizes the risk of dazzling other road users. Using a factory headlight helps maintain compliance with homologation requirements and the manufacturer’s safety standards.

Condition, origin, and advantages of used OEM

The lamp comes from the original BMW parts segment and is offered as a used component. Such parts retain factory material quality, proper fitment with the fender, bumper, and hood, as well as the characteristic look of the BMW 3 Series front end.

Choosing a used OEM headlight is a sensible solution for drivers who want to maintain the original character of the car while avoiding compromises typical of low-quality replacements. You receive a component designed by the vehicle manufacturer, maintaining proper geometry, lighting parameters, and compatibility with factory systems.

Benefits of installing an original bi-xenon lamp

• Factory fitment – maintaining the original body line and proper alignment with body panels.
• Optical consistency – identical appearance and light character as the opposite side, with no differences in color or beam shape.
• Installation compatibility – seamless operation with factory controllers, leveling systems, and safety systems.
• Economical repair – a used OEM component allows for cost reduction while maintaining a high technical standard.

BMW front lights – expansion and modernization

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the front lighting zone in your BMW and need other components from the same group, such as passenger-side lamps, turn signals, or additional lighting modules, check out the available parts in the BMW Front Lights category.

More about the trend for used originals

More and more premium car users are choosing used OEM components to maintain a high level of quality at reasonable service costs. If you want to better understand why such a solution is particularly beneficial for premium brands, check out the article Crisis in the new parts market? Why used originals for premium cars (BMW, Mercedes, Porsche) are the hottest trend in 2026.