Ready to give your BMW a finishing touch every time you open the door? Our BMW HD LED Door Projectors bring your chosen design to the ground beside your car. Before choosing your logo, there is one detail to get right: the projector size.
Our BMW door projectors come in two fitment sizes: Short 50mm and Long 70mm. Choose the version that matches your BMW’s existing door light, using your chassis code and our compatibility guide to help confirm the fit.
A fitted M140i projector from our BMW HD LED Door Projectors range.
What is the difference between Short and Long BMW door projectors?
The size option refers to the physical light unit that fits into your door. It is separate from the logo you choose. Selecting an M240i, M3 or M Performance design does not automatically tell you which housing your car needs.
| Size option | Fitment size | Examples from our guide |
|---|---|---|
| Short | 50mm | F40 1 Series, G42 2 Series, G20/G21 3 Series, G80 M3 and G82 M4 |
| Long | 70mm | F20/F21 1 Series, F22/F23 2 Series, F30/F31 3 Series, F80 M3 and F82 M4 |
Vehicle specifications can vary with production date and factory equipment. Treat these examples as a starting point and compare the size and connection of your original light before ordering.
Why your BMW’s chassis code matters
A model badge can appear on more than one generation of BMW, and those generations may use different door lights. This is why ordering by the badge alone can lead to choosing the wrong size.
- M240i: our guide lists the F22 Coupé as Long 70mm and the G42 Coupé as Short 50mm.
- M2: the F87 M2 and M2 Competition are listed as Long 70mm; the G87 M2 is listed as Short 50mm.
- M3: the F80 is listed as Long 70mm; the G80 Saloon and G81 Touring are listed as Short 50mm.
- M4: the F82/F83 are listed as Long 70mm; the G82/G83 are listed as Short 50mm.
Do not assume every F-series BMW uses Long projectors or every G-series BMW uses Short projectors. For example, the F40 is listed under Short, while several G-series SUVs are listed under Long.
Which BMW models use Short 50mm projectors?
Our current compatibility guide lists the following chassis under the Short option:
| BMW range | Chassis listed for Short 50mm |
|---|---|
| 1 Series | F40 |
| 2 Series | F44 Gran Coupé, G42 Coupé, G87 M2 |
| 3 Series | G20, G21, G28 including LCI, G80 M3, G81 M3 Touring |
| 4 Series | G22, G23, G82 M4, G83 M4 |
| XM | G09 |
| Z4 | G29 |
Short-type product image from our range. Compare the housing and connection with your existing light.
Which BMW models use Long 70mm projectors?
The Long option covers many earlier BMW models and selected later chassis. Common examples from our guide include:
| BMW range | Examples listed for Long 70mm |
|---|---|
| 1 Series | F20 and F21, including LCI |
| 2 Series | F22 and F23, including LCI; F87 M2 and M2 Competition |
| 3 Series | E90 LCI; E91, E92 and E93; F30, F31, F34 GT and F35; F80 M3 |
| 4 Series | F32, F33, F36 Gran Coupé, F82 M4 and F83 M4 |
| 5–8 Series | Selected chassis including F10, G30 LCI, G31, F06, F12, F13, G11, G12, G14, G15 and G16 |
| X models | Selected chassis including F48 X1, F39 X2, G01 X3, G02 X4, G05 X5, G06 X6 and G07 X7 |
| Z4 and iX3 | E89 Z4 and G08 iX3 |
This Long table is a summary, not the full fitment list. Check the compatibility section on our BMW M-LITE projector product page for the detailed chassis and LCI entries.
Long-type product image from our BMW projector range.
How to check your existing BMW door light
- Identify your car. Note its model, year and chassis code, including whether it is an LCI model where relevant.
- Check the light beneath the door. Compare your existing unit with the product photographs.
- Check the dimensions and connection. If you can safely access the unit, measure it and compare its housing, connector and retaining features. Send us a photo beside a ruler if the measurement is unclear.
- Confirm each door you plan to upgrade. If buying for front and rear doors, check the existing lights in both positions.
- Select your size and design. Once fitment is confirmed, choose Short or Long and your preferred projected logo.
If your BMW has no existing door light, contact us before ordering so we can check whether these replacement units are suitable for your vehicle.
Frequently asked questions
Does Long mean a larger projected logo?
Choose Long or Short to match the light fitting in your door. These options identify the housing fitment, rather than a choice of projected logo size.
How many projectors are included?
Our BMW HD LED Door Projector listings include two units: one left and one right. Check the individual listing when planning how many doors to upgrade.
What features do the HD projectors have?
Our BMW HD LED Door Projectors feature quartz glass lenses and an Osram LED bead, with a plastic housing and alloy heatsink. You can choose from the designs available on the relevant product page.
What if my BMW is not listed?
Contact us before placing your order. Send your model, year, chassis code and clear photographs of the existing light and connector, plus dimensions where possible. We can help you check the correct option.
Choose your fit. Then choose your finishing touch.
Start with your chassis code, compare your existing door light and confirm the correct size. Then explore our BMW HD LED Door Projectors collection to find the design for your car.
Need help choosing? Email info@autohauscarbon.co.uk with your vehicle details and photos before ordering.
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