Light/dark limit of headlights in headlight aimer

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 BMW 525i, 2002 BMW 525i, and 2001 BMW 525i. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Adjustment dimension, headlights:

as per type plate on headlight housing in % (e.g.: 1.0 % = 10 cm /10 m = 10 on headlight aimer).

Adjustment dimension, fog lights:

all vehicles 2.0 % = 20 cm /10 m = 20 on headlight aimer.

H Height of center of headlight above parking surface.

h H - e = height of marking line above parking surface

+ Central mark = center point of high-beam headlight.

M Marking line of headlamp aimer

S Parking surface of vehicle and headlight aimer

Adjustment dimension (e) is only valid for EUR. Observe differing national regulations.