Halogen > Xenon headlight upgrade

[X5_ANT]

Hi.

I am looking to swap OEM halogen headlights to OEM Xenon (adaptive, auto level)
I see a few posts with different information, FRM recode, sensor for the level , wiring plug change..

Is there any 'how to' guides that list everything that is needed?
I assume if the wiring is made correct then they should at least light up correctly (albeit without the adaptive and auto level functionality)

Cheers, Ant.

[X5Sport]

I don’t remember anyone doing such to the E70 version of the X5, only the E53 (1999-2006).

Have a look at RealOEM (copy of the BMW parts database, albeit now as it was when BMW only allowed dealer access after Dec ‘19). Use the last 7 of your VIN in the ‘serial number’ box to pull up your variant and then get a list of the part numbers you’ll need.

There’s never been a retrofit kit so no ‘official’ instructions.

An interesting project for sure.

…and

[Leslie]

I thought all e70s had xenons as standard , adaptive was extra

[X5_ANT]

Hi to you too

Thanks for the info. I'm getting the Xenon lights this weekend so I'll report back with how it looks and do a write up as it could help others out