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BMW 5 Series M5 F10 F18 Clear Smoked Sequential LED Tail Lights — 2011–2017 · 5400LM · 55W · 6000K · DOT SAE EMARK Certified · 2-Year Warranty · Direct Replacement
Every other F10 5 Series and M5 on the road is going to look exactly like BMW built it. This one is going to look like BMW built it for a different customer entirely — darker more deliberate and more architecturally considered than anything the factory offered at any trim level.
The GlobalPace Clear Smoked Sequential LED Tail Light Kit is one of the most searched rear lighting upgrades for the 2011–2017 BMW 5 Series F10 F18 and M5 — trusted by 5 Series and M5 owners across the US who wanted the darkened aesthetic without sacrificing a single lumen of output. Clear lens. Gloss black housing. Sequential dynamic sweep on every indication. Startup animation on every ignition cycle. And 5,400 lumens of 55W output that fires through the clear lens at full unfiltered brightness — vivid crisp and commanding from any following distance in any weather condition.
On an Alpine White or Cashmere Silver F10 the black housing creates a bold deliberate contrast — the same performance-intentional design decision as black mirror caps or a black diffuser against a light body color. On a Black Sapphire or Sophisto Grey F10 the black housing integrates into the rear quarter with near-seamless completeness while the vivid LED output reads as the single most commanding detail on the entire rear of the car.
Ships within 1–3 business days while stock lasts.
THE CLEAR SMOKED AESTHETIC — DARK BY DAY. VIVID BY NIGHT.
The clear lens over gloss black housing achieves what a smoked tinted lens cannot — a deep dark aesthetic in daylight that transitions to full 5,400 lumen output after dark with zero attenuation.
A tinted lens filters every lumen the LED produces reducing brightness and saturation. This kit keeps the clear lens for maximum output while the black housing delivers the dark visual character that defines the smoked look. During the day the clear lens over black housing reads as a single unified dark architectural form — precise geometric LED structures visible within the black housing surround reading as dark considered and deliberately premium at every viewing distance. After dark 5,400 lumens of 55W 6000K output fires through the clear lens at full unfiltered brightness — the dark housing framing the vivid output in a high-contrast composition that reads as extraordinary at every following distance in every condition.
The smoked look. Clear lens output. Zero tint attenuation. The combination no tinted lens kit can deliver.
THE BLACK HOUSING — THE DETAIL THAT REFRAMES THE ENTIRE F10 REAR END
The gloss black housing is the single detail that separates this kit from every standard clear lens replacement and from the factory unit simultaneously. Where the factory F10 uses silver or body-color trim the GlobalPace black housing creates a precision dark border that makes the internal LED architecture read as sharper more deliberate and more architecturally precise against the dark surround.
The F10 5 Series tail light housing is one of BMW's most horizontally elegant rear lighting designs — a wide precise form that spans the rear quarter with a clean confidence that suits the 5 Series proportions perfectly. The black housing frames that geometry with a performance specification the factory never offered at any trim level. On the M5 F10 specifically it produces a rear end that reads as built for a different purpose than the car it is replacing — which is exactly the point.
THE SEQUENTIAL TURN SIGNAL
The sequential sweep progresses directionally across the housing on every indication — a clean dynamic animation that reads as engineered into the housing architecture rather than added to it. Vivid amber output visible from exceptional distances in every lighting condition and in every weather condition.
A turn signal moment that communicates directional intent with more visual clarity and more immediate recognition than any static unit available for this chassis. The sequential sweep on every indication. Every single time.
THE STARTUP ANIMATION — THE MOMENT THAT DEFINES EVERY DRIVE
The signature LED startup animation sweeps across the complete F10 housing architecture on every ignition cycle before settling into the running light character. A rear lighting event that plays every single time the F10 or M5 comes to life — and that every person near the car when it starts will notice remember and ask about.
5,400 LUMENS · 55 WATTS · 6000K
Three specifications that confirm this kit performs at the level the F10 platform demands. 5,400 lumens — the output that reads as vivid and commanding in direct afternoon sunlight rather than dim and insubstantial. 55 watts — the confirmed electrical draw that validates the lumen figure with a specific number. 6000K — the color temperature that ensures the output reads as crisp and precisely red rather than the warm orange-toned output that lower color temperature kits produce through the same clear lens.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Is this a smoked lens or a clear lens?
This kit uses a clear lens over a gloss black housing — the black housing creates the dark smoked aesthetic while the clear lens delivers full 5,400 lumen output with zero tint attenuation. You get the smoked look with clear lens brightness — the best of both.
Is this genuinely plug and play?
Yes — the harness connects directly to your factory F10/F18 OEM connector on both sides with no cutting splicing or modification required. Professional installation is recommended.
Does this fit the F11 Touring or F07 Gran Turismo?
No — this kit fits the F10 Sedan and F18 Long Wheelbase only. The F11 Touring and F07 Gran Turismo use completely different housing geometry. Send us your VIN to confirm fitment before purchasing.
Does this fit the M5?
Yes — the M5 and M5 Competition F10 are included in the fitment for 2011–2017.
Will this trigger a check control message?
Most installations complete without any issues. On some build configurations a check control warning may appear — resolved quickly via BimmerCode or any BMW-compatible OBDII tool in under five minutes. Message us before initiating any return and we walk you through it in one exchange.
What if I have an issue after installation?
Message us through before initiating any return. The large majority of installation questions on this platform are resolved within one message exchange.
PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION STEPS
01 — Disconnect the negative battery terminal and wait 60 seconds before beginning any work on the lighting circuit.
02 — Open the trunk and locate the tail light assembly retaining nuts and clips accessible from inside the trunk. Remove the trunk liner panel if required for access on your specific build year.
03 — Disconnect the factory wiring harness connectors by pressing the release tab firmly on each plug before pulling. Ensure all connectors are fully and firmly seated before testing — the F10 connector architecture is sensitive to partial seating.
04 — Test-fit the new assemblies before final mounting. Reconnect all harness connectors and temporarily reconnect the battery to verify all functions — running light brake sequential turn signal reverse and startup animation — before securing any hardware.
05 — Once all functions are confirmed secure all mounting hardware to factory torque specification and reconnect the battery for final check.
06 — Professional installation by a licensed automotive technician is strongly recommended if you are not comfortable working directly with vehicle electrical systems.
LIGHT FUNCTIONS
▸ Driving / Running Light
5,400LM clear smoked LED presence at 55W 6000K across the full F10 housing geometry — vivid crisp and commanding through the black housing in every condition
▸ Brake Light
Full-intensity 55W LED activation — instant response and maximum visibility at every following distance in every weather condition
▸ Sequential Turn Signal
Clean dynamic directional sweep across the housing on every indication — precise deliberate and unmistakably premium from every following distance
▸ Reverse Light
Bright white LED output — clean precise and immediately readable from any following distance
▸ Start-Up Animation
Signature F10 LED sequence on every ignition cycle
FEATURES
▸ 5,400 Lumens · 55W · 6000K
Full unfiltered output through a clear lens at maximum brightness — the smoked look with clear lens performance
▸ Clear lens over gloss black housing
Dark smoked aesthetic by day — full 5,400LM vivid output by night — zero tint attenuation
▸ Gloss black housing
Precision dark frame delivering the smoked character while the clear lens delivers full output
▸ Sequential dynamic turn signal
Clean directional sweep across the full housing width on every indication
▸ Signature startup animation
Sweeping LED sequence on every ignition cycle
▸ DOT · SAE · EMARK Certified
Road-legal across all 50 states and internationally
▸ 2-Year manufacturer warranty
Double the industry standard backed by GlobalPace
▸ 100% waterproof sealed construction
Engineered for all seasons all climates all conditions
▸ Direct OEM replacement
Zero drilling zero cutting zero modifications required
▸ Left and right assembly included
Everything in one box ready to install
▸ Premium ABS/PC/PMMA tri-layer construction
Durable impact-resistant built for longevity
▸ Every unit individually inspected and quality verified before dispatch
OEM PART NUMBERS — SUPERSEDED BY THIS KIT
2011–2013▸ 63217203231 · 63217203232▸ 63217203225 · 63217203226
2014–2017▸ 63217312707 · 63217312708▸ 63217306161 · 63217306162
▸ Partslink — BM2804105 · BM2805105 · BM2802107 · BM2803107
Does NOT fit: F11 Touring Estate · F07 Gran Turismo · Any non-sedan body style
Always confirm your exact model build year and body style — send us your VIN and we will verify fitment before the kit ships. No guesswork. No returns.
PACKAGE DETAILS
Package Weight: 9.46 lbs · Length: 20.28 inches · Width: 16.93 inches · Height: 9.84 inches
WHAT'S IN THE BOX
▸ Left tail light assembly
▸ Right tail light assembly
▸ Mounting hardware included
SHIPPING & WARRANTY
Ships within 1–3 business days while stock lasts. Backed by GlobalPace's 2-year manufacturer warranty — the most comprehensive coverage available in the aftermarket tail light segment. Every unit individually inspected and quality verified before dispatch from our facility. Message us through before initiating any return — every installation question on this platform is resolved within one exchange.
5,400 lumens. 55 watts. 6000K. Clear lens over gloss black housing — the smoked aesthetic with clear lens output zero tint attenuation maximum brightness. Sequential dynamic sweep on every indication. Startup animation on every ignition cycle. DOT SAE and EMARK certified. Two years of warranty coverage backed by GlobalPace.
The 2011–2017 F10 5 Series and M5 — dark by day. Vivid by night. The smoked look the factory never offered and the output a clear lens always delivers.
