BMW 3 Series F30 F31 Tri-Color Sequential LED Headlights — 2012–2018 · White · Yellow · Red DRL · 6000LM · 36W · 6000K · DOT SAE ISO Certified · 1-Year Warranty · Direct Replacement
Every F30 owner on this platform has looked at their front end and known it could be more. The factory headlight was engineered for compliance — designed to meet a specification pass a regulation and disappear into the body line without demanding attention. This kit was engineered for the opposite reason entirely.
The GlobalPace Tri-Color Sequential LED Headlight Kit is one of the most complete front end upgrades available for the 2012–2018 BMW 3 Series F30 and F31 — trusted by 3 Series owners across the US who wanted a front end that finally matched everything else the platform is capable of. Clear lens. Black housing. Dual xenon projector architecture. Sequential amber sweep on every turn signal. And a tri-color DRL system that puts white yellow and red on demand from the factory high beam stalk with zero additional hardware zero coding sessions and zero modifications of any kind required.
On an Alpine White or Mineral White F30 the red DRL output through a clear lens is the front end moment that stops every person in every parking lot within range. On a Carbon Black or Sapphire Black F30 the white and yellow modes create a front end character that reads as factory-specced from a performance catalog BMW kept entirely to themselves. Every color. Every drive. From the factory stalk before you leave the driveway.
Ships within 1–3 business days while stock lasts.
CONNECTOR AVAILABILITY — MESSAGE US BEFORE ORDERING
Connector versions go in and out of stock regularly. This kit covers halogen and xenon configurations across the full 2012–2018 F30 and F31 production run. Please message us with your VIN before ordering to confirm your specific version is currently available. Not sure which you have? If your current headlights have a visible auto-leveling motor inside the housing you have xenon. If your DRL is a softer yellowy-white bulb output you have halogen. Send us your VIN and we confirm the correct version before you commit. No guesswork. No returns.
WHAT THIS KIT IS — AND WHAT IT REPLACES
This is a direct replacement for the complete headlight assemblies on the 2012–2018 BMW 3 Series F30 sedan and F31 wagon — the full units that mount at the front corners of the car and deliver low beam high beam DRL and turn signal functions. These replace your entire OEM headlight assembly on both sides. Same mounting points. Same connectors. Zero modification to the factory harness or body required.
THE TRI-COLOR DRL SYSTEM — WHITE · YELLOW · RED ON DEMAND
Three distinct DRL modes. One headlight kit. Zero additional hardware required.
The color switching system is activated entirely through the factory high beam stalk — no apps no remotes no Bluetooth modules no BimmerCode session no OBDII dongle no wiring tap of any kind. The sequence is immediate and the output is vivid in every mode through the clear lens at every hour.
▸ 5 high beam flashes — DRL switches to crisp clean white — the daily driving character that suits every F30 in every condition
▸ 6 high beam flashes — DRL switches to warm yellow — track presence fog visibility and the European aesthetic the F30 was always built to carry
▸ 7 high beam flashes — DRL switches to deep red — the mode that redefines what an F30 looks like after dark
The color holds until you switch it. Drive it white Monday. Run it red Friday night. The front end character is yours to set at every ignition cycle — something no factory headlight on this chassis has ever offered at any trim level or any price point.
THE RED MODE — THE FEATURE THAT CHANGES EVERYTHING
Seven flashes. That is all it takes to turn an Alpine White Mineral White or Carbon Black F30 into the front end that stops every person in every parking lot within range. Deep red DRL output through a clear lens over a black housing interior — vivid precise and completely unlike anything available from BMW at any specification level or any trim tier.
The F30 already has one of the most recognized front end silhouettes in the modern sport sedan segment. Red DRL through this architecture takes that silhouette and makes it completely unignorable after dark. This is the mode F30 owners are posting. This is the front end moment that generates questions at every meet. Seven flashes from the factory stalk — no hardware no coding no compromise.
THE YELLOW MODE — THE EUROPEAN AESTHETIC THE F30 DESERVED
Six flashes. Warm yellow DRL output through a clear lens over a black housing interior — the front end character that references the European rally and touring car aesthetic that BMW\'s own engineers have long used on performance concepts. Yellow DRL on a Carbon Black or Sapphire Black F30 creates a front end that reads as immediately distinctive from every other 3 Series in traffic. Six flashes from the factory stalk — no hardware no coding no compromise.
THE CLEAR LENS — EVERY ELEMENT ON FULL DISPLAY
The clear lens is the only treatment that puts the full dual projector architecture and the sweeping U-bar DRL element on complete unfiltered display at every hour of the day. The black housing interior creates maximum contrast through the clear lens — the dual projector bowls and the DRL strip reading as dark precise architectural elements in daylight and transforming into a commanding lit presence after dark.
During the day the clear housing reveals the full geometric precision of both projector bowls the DRL strip and the amber turn signal reflector element — a composition of clean dark elements that makes the F30 front end read as considered and premium before any LED has activated. After dark 6,000 lumens of 36W 6000K output transforms that daytime presence into something that reads as extraordinary at every following distance.
THE XENON PROJECTOR ARCHITECTURE
Each housing carries dual xenon projector lenses delivering focused precise beam output for both low and high beam functions. The projector architecture produces a sharp cutoff line on low beam that maximizes road illumination without scatter — clean precise output for every driving condition at every speed and in every weather condition. 6,000 lumens of 36W output at 6000K delivers crisp cool white beam character that reads as precise and premium from every distance.
THE SEQUENTIAL AMBER TURN SIGNAL
The turn signal sweep progresses directionally across the DRL strip on every indication — a flowing sequential animation that reads as engineered into the housing architecture rather than added to it. Vivid warm amber output through the clear lens visible from exceptional distances in every lighting condition and in every weather condition. The sequential sweep on every indication. Every single time.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How do I switch between the three DRL colors?
Using the factory high beam stalk — no apps no coding no additional hardware required. Five flashes for white. Six flashes for yellow. Seven flashes for red. The color holds until you switch it again.
Which connector version do I need and is it in stock?
Connector versions go in and out of stock regularly. Message us with your VIN before ordering and we confirm which version is currently available for your exact build. If your headlights have a visible auto-leveling motor inside the housing you have xenon. If your DRL is a softer yellowy-white output you have halogen. Send us your VIN if unsure — we confirm before you commit. No guesswork. No returns.
Will this trigger a check control message?
Some F30 build configurations may display a check control warning after installation due to resistance differences between the aftermarket and OEM unit. This is resolved quickly and permanently via BimmerCode or any BMW-compatible OBDII tool in under five minutes. Message us before initiating any return — this is resolved in one exchange on every occasion.
Do I need BimmerCode to activate the tri-color switching?
No — the tri-color DRL switching is activated entirely through the factory high beam stalk with zero coding zero apps and zero additional hardware. BimmerCode is only recommended as an optional step to suppress any check control message not to enable any function of the headlight itself.
Is this plug and play?
Yes — direct replacement requiring zero drilling zero cutting and zero modifications to the factory harness or body. Professional installation is recommended. Confirm your factory headlight type before ordering to ensure the correct connector version ships for your build.
Does this fit the Pre-LCI and LCI versions?
Yes — this kit covers both Pre-LCI 2012–2015 and LCI 2016–2018 F30 and F31 models. The connector version required depends on your factory headlight type not your year. Confirm your factory headlight type or send your VIN and we handle the rest.
Does this fit the M3 M4 coupe or convertible?
No. This kit is engineered specifically for the F30 sedan and F31 wagon body styles only. It does not fit the F32 coupe F33 convertible F80 M3 F82 M4 or F34 Gran Turismo in any configuration.
What if I have an issue after installation?
Message us through before initiating any return. The large majority of installation questions on this platform are resolved within one message exchange.
PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION STEPS
01 — Disconnect the negative battery terminal and wait 60 seconds before beginning any work on the lighting circuit.
02 — Open the hood and locate the headlight assembly retaining bolts and clips. Remove any front fascia trim clips required for access on your specific body style.
03 — Disconnect the factory wiring harness connectors — low beam high beam DRL and turn signal — by pressing the release tab firmly on each plug before pulling.
04 — Remove the OEM assembly and test-fit the new headlight before final mounting. Reconnect all harness connectors and temporarily reconnect the battery to verify all functions — tri-color DRL switching low beam high beam and sequential turn signal — before securing any hardware.
05 — Once all functions are confirmed secure all mounting hardware to factory torque specification and reconnect the battery for final check.
06 — Professional installation by a licensed automotive technician is strongly recommended if you are not comfortable working directly with vehicle electrical systems.
LIGHT FUNCTIONS
▸ Daytime Running / DRL
Tri-color switchable white · yellow · red — 5 flashes white · 6 flashes yellow · 7 flashes red — activated via factory high beam stalk — default output Cold White 6000K — zero additional hardware required
▸ Sequential Turn Signal
Directional amber sweep progressing across the DRL strip on every indication — vivid precise and unmistakably premium
▸ Low Beam
Dual xenon projector focused output for precise road illumination in every condition at every speed
▸ High Beam
Full dual xenon projector output for maximum road visibility at extended distances
FEATURES
▸ Tri-Color DRL System
White · yellow · red switchable via factory high beam stalk — 5 flashes white · 6 flashes yellow · 7 flashes red — zero hardware zero coding zero modifications
▸ 6,000 Lumens · 36W · 6000K
Confirmed output at crisp cool white color temperature
▸ Dual xenon projector architecture
Precise focused low and high beam output in every driving condition at every speed
▸ Clear lens
Full unfiltered display of dual projector bowls U-bar DRL and all internal elements at every hour
▸ Sequential amber turn signal
Directional sweep progressing across the DRL strip on every indication
▸ Black housing interior
Maximum contrast frame for the projector architecture and tri-color DRL through the clear lens
▸ Connector versions available across full production run
Halogen · xenon — connector versions go in and out of stock — message us with your VIN to confirm current availability before ordering
▸ Fits Pre-LCI 2012–2015 and LCI 2016–2018
Full production run coverage — correct version ships based on your factory headlight type
▸ DOT · SAE · ISO Certified
Road-legal across all 50 states and internationally quality-verified
▸ 1-Year manufacturer warranty
Backed by GlobalPace — contact us before initiating any return
▸ Direct replacement
Zero drilling zero cutting zero modifications required
▸ Left and right assembly included
Everything in one box ready to install
▸ 100% waterproof sealed construction
Engineered for all seasons all climates all conditions
▸ Premium ABS/PC/PMMA tri-layer construction
Durable impact-resistant built for longevity
▸ Every unit individually inspected and quality verified before dispatch from our facility
OEM PART NUMBERS — SUPERSEDED BY THIS KIT
Pre-LCI 2012–2015 — Halogen
▸ Left / Driver — 63117338709
▸ Right / Passenger — 63117338710
▸ Partslink — BM2502169 · BM2503169
▸ Superseded — 63117259549 · 63117259550
Pre-LCI 2012–2015 — Xenon / Bi-Xenon
▸ Left / Driver — 63117338707
▸ Right / Passenger — 63117338708
▸ Partslink — BM2502181 · BM2503181
LCI 2016–2018 — LED
▸ Left / Driver — 63117419629
▸ Right / Passenger — 63117419630
Does NOT fit: F32 Coupe · F33 Convertible · F80 M3 · F82 M4 · F34 Gran Turismo · Any 2-door body style
Connector versions go in and out of stock regularly — message us with your VIN before ordering to confirm your specific version is currently available. No guesswork. No returns.
PACKAGE DETAILS
Package Weight: ~20 lbs · Dimensions: ~24 × 22 × 8 inches
WHAT\'S IN THE BOX
▸ Left headlight assembly
▸ Right headlight assembly
▸ Mounting hardware included
▸ User manual included
SHIPPING & WARRANTY
Ships within 1–3 business days while stock lasts. Backed by GlobalPace\'s 1-year manufacturer warranty. Every unit individually inspected and quality verified before dispatch from our facility. Message us through before initiating any return — every installation question on this platform is resolved within one exchange.
6,000 lumens. 36 watts. 6000K. Dual xenon projector architecture inside a clear lens black housing built for the F30 sedan and F31 wagon. Tri-color DRL switchable white yellow and red from the factory high beam stalk on every drive — five flashes six flashes seven flashes. Sequential amber sweep on every turn signal. Connector versions go in and out of stock — message us with your VIN before ordering to confirm current availability for your build. Direct replacement with zero modifications required. DOT SAE and ISO certified. One year of warranty coverage backed by GlobalPace.
The F30 is the platform that redefined what a sport sedan could be for an entire generation of BMW owners. It deserved a front end that could finally say the same thing about itself. Now it has one.
