Why do some vehicles have rear footwell lighting and some dont?

[binhly101]

Alright so I did search and have wondered about this for a while. Why do some facelifted X5s have footwell lighting in the rear, by that I mean lighting right below the rear seat, and some only have it on the underside of the door?

[floydturbo]

Mine does, 2005 4.4 with sports, nav, and cold weather

[Cisc0]

My '02 has them. I actually went on a manhunt searching for a part # because I was missing one of the clear covers and ended up finding it @ BMW of Westchester. Parts rep told me that this was a "added option". Very convenient having them if you ask me.

[cfmistry]

My '02 has them as well. Maybe part of the premium package?

[binhly101]

Thats so weird. I kind of like the way it looks but the was wondering if it is an add on option maybe for retrofitting.

[xnsf]

it's part of auto dimming mirrors option on top of premium. also comes with lit door handles and individual reading lights for rear. I wired two extra under front seats

[BrianX54.4is]

Comfort lighting option - also includes external downlighters in undersides of door mirrors to light the ground near the front doors. They operate with interior lights (except when the car is moving).

[sturach]

hi

my 2006 3.0d sport has all them

I didn't even know it was an optional extra typical BMW

They are like the bloke an the gate at carry on camping lol

you learn something new every day