Hello everyone,

I need to pick your brain on this one. Just got the aforementioned warning on my 2008 X5 3.0si, and when I checked the brake lamps/bulbs, this is what I saw (pic below): the top housing is burnt. There's a crack in it as well with the burn marks. Now per the manual, the brake lamp is the middle socket (2nd from top in the pic), which I checked and bulb looks ok to me. However, the housing which shows burn signs is like fixed, it's not something that I could turn and open.

So I am not sure what have had happened there. What is that socket? should I just change the brake lamp and test it out, or take it directly to the dealership and get it checked? and is that section/socket/piece covered in the BMW's extended/certified warranty (that's what I have currently on my X)?


Thank you

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2008 Alpine White X5 3.0si
AG Sports Package
Premium Package
Technology Package
Winter Package
Comfort Access