Fog Lamp BMW Z4 E85 E86 Lights Front Bumper Right O/S 7162740

Fog Lamp BMW Z4 E85 E86 Lights Front Bumper Right O/S is an original component from the Fog lights group, designed for installation on the right side of the front bumper. Thanks to its factory design, it ensures a consistent look for the front of the vehicle and proper illumination of the area directly in front of the car in difficult weather conditions.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7162740-2
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7162740
• Substitutable numbers: 7162740, 63177162740
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Right
• Category: Fog Light Assemblies

Purpose and compatibility with BMW Z4 E85/E86

The presented fog lamp has been designed specifically for the BMW Z4 E85/E86 generation models, taking into account the characteristic geometry of the front bumper and body lines. The placement on the vehicle, defined as front, right side, guarantees a precise fit into the corresponding mounting cavity, without the need for modifications or adaptations.

The original halogen design allows for maintaining the factory lighting characteristics, including the beam angle and light distribution, which is important for both driving comfort and compliance with traffic regulations.

Technical and functional characteristics

The front halogen on the right side operates in the lower lighting zone, improving road visibility during fog, heavy rain, or snow. The optics and reflector design have been selected to:

• reduce glare for other road users,
• concentrate light on the area directly in front of the vehicle,
• complement the operation of the main headlights in conditions of limited visibility.

Thanks to the factory design, the lamp works with the BMW electrical system without additional modifications, which facilitates installation and minimizes the risk of errors in the lighting system.

Condition, origin, and advantages of using a used part

The item comes from a BMW vehicle and is offered as a used part, which means maintaining original manufacturing quality while reducing repair costs compared to a new component. In practice, this translates into:

• factory fitment with the bumper and mounts,
• preservation of the original styling of the BMW Z4 front end,
• favorable price-to-quality ratio compared to many aftermarket replacements.

Using an original halogen from dismantling allows for maintaining optical consistency on both sides of the vehicle, which is particularly important in roadster/coupé class cars, where the aesthetics of the front fascia are of great visual importance.

Installation and practical aspects

The fog lamp intended for the right front side of the vehicle is designed as an element mounted in existing attachment points, which facilitates service work. With proper selection for the model and year of the BMW Z4 E85/E86, installation usually comes down to:

• removing the damaged halogen or cover,
• seating the lamp in the factory brackets,
• connecting the electrical wiring plug.

Such a solution limits the vehicle's downtime in the workshop and allows for quickly restoring the full functionality of the fog lighting system.

Complementary BMW Fog lights and ecology

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the front lighting zone in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as additional halogens, lamps for the opposite side, or related lighting modules, check the available parts in the BMW Fog lights category.

Choosing original components from dismantling is not only a saving but also real support for sustainable automotive practices – reusing functional parts reduces the consumption of raw materials and energy needed to produce new parts. If you want to better understand how such decisions affect the environment and carbon footprint, see the article Sustainable automotive: How purchasing original used parts reduces the carbon footprint and protects the environment?.