Table 1 shows two common exterior lighting related problems of the 2008 BMW 550. The number one most common problem is related to the exterior lighting (four problems). The second most common problem is related to the headlights (three problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting problems | |
| Headlights problems |
The daytime running lights aka angel eyes wiring is sub-standard. The plastic coating on the wires for the daytime running lights/angel eyes has melted away exposing bare wiring that has fused causing the lights to malfunction and not work. Read details...
I had a parking light go bad and while I was replacing it I noticed that the wiring inside the headlight assembly is no longer insulated. The insulation has become brittle and is flaking off. I removed the cover for the other headlight and the same thing has happened to that light. Read details...