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    Posted: 23 Jul 2011 at 11:14pm
my 2000 525 E39 failed its MOT, headlamps aiming too low.
The BMW Dealer (Chandlers - great service) investigated and found that the adjusters were brittle and broken.
The cost for replacement of the 2 headlamps is close to GBP 1,800 .
Are the parts replaceable?
What are my options?
Many thanks for advice.
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Points: 1237 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Bern Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 24 Jul 2011 at 6:21am

That sounds very expensive.

Suggest try 2nd hand source from some of the BMW breakers that advertise in the club mag.

You may also find some on E bay.
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hi - they are available used and in the aftermarket - however I also suggest trying another MOT station to test first as had this before with headlights - I assume its passed the MOT for many years without needing adjustment hence why its seized up - you may surprised as may be the garage beam tester thats faulty - and be a lot cheaper for you - tell them the situation and ask them to test before and I would expect 99% to do this for free
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ALSO to help you
 
Adjustors
 
Parts diagram
up to sep 2000 part no 63120027924
 
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Parts diagram
At 2000 could have the early or late type lens
 
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Hi,

You can get from mstyle a set of headlamps with angel eyes for about 300- to 500 pounds these are a plug and play fit and do the job great see in the club mag for the phone number and website.

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Andy - thanks for post but they can be got cheaper than that also - but best he check the cheaper options first but good he has another option though thanks
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Dear Sir, Speak to Paul (MD) @ MStyle great service. They fitted a pair of angle eye conversions and new  wheels for me at Gaydon. The Headlights were £250, the Xenon lighted additional £120 approx. I am seeing them on Saturday for more stuff. 
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many thanks all,

I found a very good specialist in Wandsworth, http://www.gsfmotorworks.com/, they got me some very good brand new headlamps for half the price BMW charged, got the car through MOT and gave me a nice bottle of wine as a gift.
Nice touch.
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