Possible to "aim" headlights on '15 535?

TexasSpartan · 11-17-2015, 03:02 PM

Just as the subject line states, I'm looking to reaim my headlights on my '15 535 MSport. The lights look like they only shine out for 100 feet or so. I've never had a BMW with this short of distance with my headlights. The car is brand new, only 4 months old and I'd like to do it myself if possible.

Surly73 · 11-17-2015, 03:20 PM

Look at

http://www.danielsternlighting.com/tech/aim/aim.html

Park on a level surface, turn off any active headlight functions (manual on), locate the levelling adjustments on the light assemblies (probably need a Philips screwdriver), bring a friend and take your time. It's worth it

493263 · 11-18-2015, 01:11 PM

You got a 2015, why don't you ask the service center to check it and readjust. I think low beam is supposed to be something like 150-200 feet.

AP · 11-18-2015, 02:26 PM

Mine are as close to being horizontal as they can be (from factory) certainly wouldn't want them any higher as they would dazzle but perfect where they are with a good reach.
I think from the factory they are generally set up every well and as high as is possible without dazzling other cars.

I always get my car M.O.T.'d (required annual safety check) at the local BMW dealership and they have never changed it, one they were very busy and I took my previous BM to a non BMW garage and they ended up adjusting downwards so it was illuminating about 50 feet in front and that's it. very annoyed with them , took me ages to get it back to where it was from the factory.

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TexasSpartan Lieutenant 24 Rep 422 Posts Drives: '06 E85 3.0si Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Fulshear, TX iTrader: (0)	Possible to "aim" headlights on '15 535? Just as the subject line states, I'm looking to reaim my headlights on my '15 535 MSport. The lights look like they only shine out for 100 feet or so. I've never had a BMW with this short of distance with my headlights. The car is brand new, only 4 months old and I'd like to do it myself if possible. __________________ 2006 E85 Z4 3.0si 2015 F10 535i M Sport Sold 2011 E92 M3 Sold 2007 E90 335i Sold 2006 E90 330i Sold
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Surly73 Lieutenant Colonel 535 Rep 1,873 Posts Drives: '11 535xi 8AT KWv3 MPE MHD xHP Join Date: May 2012 Location: Oakville, Ontario iTrader: (1)	Look at http://www.danielsternlighting.com/tech/aim/aim.html Park on a level surface, turn off any active headlight functions (manual on), locate the levelling adjustments on the light assemblies (probably need a Philips screwdriver), bring a friend and take your time. It's worth it
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493263 Lieutenant 71 Rep 510 Posts Drives: 2011 550i xDrive Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: DC iTrader: (0)	You got a 2015, why don't you ask the service center to check it and readjust. I think low beam is supposed to be something like 150-200 feet.
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AP Major General 2783 Rep 5,095 Posts Drives: G30 M550 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Mine are as close to being horizontal as they can be (from factory) certainly wouldn't want them any higher as they would dazzle but perfect where they are with a good reach. I think from the factory they are generally set up every well and as high as is possible without dazzling other cars. I always get my car M.O.T.'d (required annual safety check) at the local BMW dealership and they have never changed it, one they were very busy and I took my previous BM to a non BMW garage and they ended up adjusting downwards so it was illuminating about 50 feet in front and that's it. very annoyed with them , took me ages to get it back to where it was from the factory.
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