2003 X5 3.0i E53 Xenon Low Beam Headlight Shot

[cmooretfo]

My drivers side low beam headlight went out.
Took it to dealer and they said they need to replace the headlamp ignitor module and it would cost $550.00 for the part. This is crazy I told them.
Is there a cheaper way to take care of this problem?
The paperwork from BMW shows an FP number is 63-12-8-386-708 and description is control unit xenon.
Any help would be appreciated.
Car came from factory with xenon lights and projectors (I think thats what they are called, looks like a lens) on low beams

[mrbmwx5]

Search ebay for your need.....Is much cheaper.

[mrbmwx5]

Here is my quick search on ebay
bmw x5 xenon ballasts, great deals on eBay Motors on eBay!

[cmooretfo]

Is it easy to replace?

[mrbmwx5]

Very easy to replace.... Just follow the link at the homepage (How to remove the headlights)