BMW Tail Light Cover - Genuine BMW 51138096138

Product Information

A taillight lens is the outer cover, usually made of red or clear plastic, that protects the taillight assembly while shaping and diffusing the light emitted by the bulbs or LEDs. It ensures visibility to other drivers by directing brake, turn signal, and reverse lights properly. Besides safety, it also contributes to the vehicle’s appearance. Over time, exposure to the sun, weather, and impacts can cause the lens to wear or fail.

• Cracks or breakage – lens is chipped, cracked, or missing pieces, leaving the light assembly exposed.
• Fading or hazing – sun damage or oxidation causes the lens to become cloudy, reducing light output.
• Water or dirt intrusion – moisture or debris inside the lens leading to fogging, corrosion, or electrical issues.

About Genuine BMW

The original parts used by BMW to build your car are available as replacement parts under the “Genuine BMW” brand. When ordering a Genuine BMW part you are guaranteed to get the same part that you would pick up from your local dealerships part department. Genuine BMW parts have been built to BMW’s stringent standards and are the same quality of the original parts used to build your Ultimate Driving Machine.

You may not realize this, but the parts that make up your BMW are not necessarily manufactured by BMW. No cause for concern, as BMW designs the part, hires a manufacturer, and ensures its quality to you. In fact, many of these manufacturers have been making parts for BMW for decades. In our industry these manufacturers are called OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturers), and these are often brands you recognize, including Lemforder, ZF, Sachs, Bosch, Valeo, Zimmermann, Siemens VDO, Corteco, and more. Don’t be surprised to open that Genuine BMW parts box and find an OEM branded part inside, simply with the addition of a BMW logo.

Be sure to keep an eye out for OE tags on our product pages to quickly identify parts coming direct from OE manufacturers. That extra bit of insight could save you some serious money while shopping! Refer to our OE Academy for further information regarding the OE/OEM tags throughout the site.