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63 12... Headlight fogging fault pattern

WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 12 other vehicles, including the 2016 BMW 435i xDrive, 2016 BMW 435i, 2016 BMW 428i xDrive, 2016 BMW 428i, and 2015 BMW 435i xDrive. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE: Certain weather conditions can lead to fogging on the inside of the headlight lens.
This is not necessarily a fault that requires replacement of the headlight.
Fig 1: Identifying Headlight Fogging Fault Pattern
G08505839Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Top row (A): Permissible fogging. Headlight does not need to be replaced  .

Bottom row (B): Impermissible fogging. Replace the headlight.