Plug Socker BMW E81 E87 LCI Tail Lamp Rear Left Side N/S Wiring 6984756

Plug Socker BMW E81 E87 LCI Tail Lamp Rear Left Side N/S Wiring is an original electrical installation component designed to support the rear left lamp in facelifted BMW 1 Series models. Thanks to its factory-fit design for a specific vehicle location, it ensures a stable electrical connection and proper operation of the position light, brake light, and turn signal. It is a practical solution for post-collision repairs, lamp replacement, or damage to the wiring harness in the rear part of the bodywork.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7164955-3
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7164955
• Substitutable numbers: 63217164955, 7164955, 6984756
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Left
• Category: Rear Light Assemblies

Purpose and vehicle location

The wiring is designed to operate in the rear left lamp area of the facelifted (LCI) BMW 1 Series E81/E87 body. The Rear, Left vehicle location means that the component is responsible for power supply and control signals exclusively for the left tail lamp, which facilitates clear identification during installation and diagnostics.

Such specialized purpose allows for maintaining the correct routing geometry of the wiring, proper mounting points, and safe distances from moving parts and elements exposed to mechanical damage.

Technical and functional characteristics

The tail lamp wiring is part of the Tail lights and brake lights category, responsible for transmitting power and control signals to the lighting assembly. The construction of the wiring is adapted to the electrical load typical for tail lamps, taking into account continuous operation (position lights) and pulse operation (brake lights, turn signals).

Key functional features of the wiring include:

• dedicated fitment for the specific facelifted BMW 1 Series model,
• maintenance of the correct harness routing direction within the rear body section,
• possibility to restore full lighting functionality after damage to the factory installation,
• compatibility with factory tail lamp connectors on the left side.

As a result, the wiring is suitable both for replacing a damaged harness and for repairs following unauthorized modifications to the electrical system, where restoring the original wiring path is necessary.

Brand, origin, and condition of the component

The component comes from BMW, which ensures adherence to factory manufacturing standards, compliance with service documentation, and a perfect fit for the body and lamp structure. Manufacturer markings and assignment to a specific tail lighting category facilitate identification in catalogs and parts selection systems.

The product is offered as a used part, which in practice means it has been removed from a vehicle and verified for installation suitability. This solution allows for an economical repair of the lighting system while maintaining the original technical specifications of the wiring.

Application in repairs and upgrades

Plug Socker BMW E81 E87 LCI Tail Lamp Rear Left Side N/S Wiring is particularly useful in situations involving:

• harness damage resulting from a rear-end collision,
• overheating or corrosion of contacts in the lamp area,
• incorrect modifications to the installation made previously,
• malfunctions of the left brake light, position light, or turn signal.

Using the original wiring allows for restoring the correct electrical load distribution, minimizing the risk of errors in lighting control systems, and ensuring stable lighting operation in the long term.

Selection support and additional materials

Selecting the correct tail lamp wiring for a BMW should always be based on OEM numbers and interchangeable numbers assigned to the specific body version and model year. To better understand how to safely verify component compatibility using manufacturer markings, it is worth using practical guides – the article Buying parts online without risk – 5 proven ways to verify component compatibility using OEM numbers and paint codes, which discusses, among other things, selecting parts for BMW, may be helpful.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the rear lighting zone in your BMW and need other components from the same group, such as tail lamp assemblies, control modules, or additional harnesses, check the available parts in the BMW Tail lights and brake lights category.