BMW E60 Rear Lamp Tail Light Taillight Right O/S Side Plug Socket Wiring 6984754

BMW E60 Rear Lamp Tail Light Taillight Right O/S Side Plug Socket Wiring is an original rear lighting installation component designed for the right side of the vehicle body. It ensures a stable electrical connection between the vehicle wiring harness and the tail light, which translates into reliable operation of the parking lights, brake lights, and turn signals. This is a practical solution for BMW users who want to restore full lighting functionality after damage to the factory plug.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7165738-4
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7165738
• Substitutable numbers: 7165738, 63217165738, 6910768, 63216910768, 6984754
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Right
• Category: Rear Light Assemblies

Purpose and function in the lighting system

The presented plug is a component from the Rear lights and brake lights group, responsible for the proper power supply and control of the tail light on the right side of the vehicle. The location on the vehicle, defined as rear – right side, means that the component works with the lamp located on the passenger side, integrating all necessary lighting circuits into a single connector.

Thanks to the preservation of the factory connector geometry and the correct pin layout, the plug allows for proper seating in the lamp socket without the need for installation modifications. This is particularly important during post-collision repairs or when replacing a damaged lamp, where fast and repeatable assembly is essential.

Compatibility and advantages of using BMW parts

The plug has been designed with the specific electrical and mechanical requirements of BMW in mind, which translates into:

• secure wire routing and a stable connection with the lamp,
• adequate resistance to vibrations typical for the rear part of the body,
• maintenance of proper connector tightness within the lamp area.

Using a component from the same design family as original BMW parts reduces the risk of electrical communication problems, light flickering, or lighting control system errors. This solution is particularly beneficial for users who expect consistency with the factory installation and want to avoid makeshift repairs.

Performance characteristics and assembly

As a used item, the plug comes from disassembly and is intended for re-installation in the vehicle on the rear right side. The connector design allows for service using standard workshop procedures – after properly preparing the electrical harness, it can be integrated into the existing circuit without the need to modify the lamp.

In practice, this means that the component will prove useful both when replacing a damaged plug and when reconstructing a section of the installation after body and paint repairs. Maintaining the original form of the connector facilitates diagnostics and subsequent servicing of the lighting system.

Application in service practice

The rear right lamp plug for the BMW E60 is particularly useful in situations where there has been:

• overheating or melting of the factory connector at the lamp,
• mechanical damage to the plug during lamp removal,
• corrosion of the contacts resulting in unstable light operation.

In such cases, using the original BMW design allows for restoring proper light operation without the need to replace the entire harness. This is an economical solution that is also technically consistent with the manufacturer's specifications.

Expanding the BMW lighting system

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the rear lighting zone in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as combination lamps, control modules, or additional housings, check out the available parts in the BMW rear lights and brake lights category.

For those interested in a broader context of selecting original components and design differences between model generations, an article describing changes in vehicle construction and the importance of OEM parts may be helpful – you can find it here: Classic Mini vs modern MINI – how the construction has changed and which original Mini parts help preserve their character.