LED GTS-baglygter til BMW F30/F80 M3 (2011–2018): Sekventielle røde baglygter

The F30 3-Series and its F80 M3 flagship are among the most popular modern BMWs to modify, and the tail lights are usually first on the list. A set of GTS-style LED lamps brings a red O-LED light graphic, a sweeping sequential indicator, and even a start-up animation — the sort of details that make the car feel a generation newer every time you unlock it.

These LED tail lights for the BMW F30 and F80 M3 are a GTS O-LED style, red-lens set designed as a plug-and-play direct replacement. One thing to get right before anything else: they fit the saloon/sedan only. Here’s the full picture.

Fitment: Saloon/Sedan Only

This is a critical detail, so it comes first:

These lights fit the saloon/sedan body only. They are not compatible with the Touring/Estate. If you have an F31 Touring, this set will not fit — check your body style before ordering.

GTS O-LED Style with Red Lens

The set uses the GTS O-LED style — the distinctive ring/graphic light signature that gives these lamps their motorsport look — finished with a red lens. That red-lens treatment keeps a classic BMW rear-light appearance while modernising the internals completely.

Every function runs on LEDs:

• LED brake lights
• LED running lights
• LED reverse lights
• Sequential LED turn signals with a dynamic sweeping motion

On top of that, the lights feature a LED start-up animation that plays when you unlock or start the car — a premium touch that mirrors the light shows built into newer factory BMWs.

Output and Build

The lights deliver 3400 lumens at a 35W draw on 12V, giving strong, consistent output across all functions.

The housing is ABS with a polycarbonate (PC) lens, rated IP67 waterproof so the assemblies are fully sealed against rain and dust.

A Complete 4-Piece Set

Because the F30’s rear lights span both the bodywork and the bootlid, a proper replacement needs four pieces — the inner and outer lamps on both sides. This set includes all four, plus the required wiring harness and adapters. That means when you fit them, the entire rear light cluster is upgraded as one coordinated unit, inner and outer, with matching LED graphics all the way across.

Plug and Play — With Professional Fitting Advised

These are a plug-and-play direct replacement, connecting via the supplied harness and adapters without the need to splice into the factory loom. However, because it’s a four-piece set spanning the body and bootlid, and because the car monitors its lighting circuits, professional installation is recommended. A specialist will align the inner and outer lamps correctly, confirm the sequential and start-up animations work, and make sure no fault appears on the instrument cluster.

Why F30 Owners Choose GTS Tail Lights

• Start-up animation — the unlock/start light show is a standout feature you notice daily.
• Sequential indicators — the sweeping turn signal is the signature modern-BMW look.
• Classic red lens — keeps a traditional BMW rear appearance while upgrading the technology.
• Full LED reliability — brighter, instant-on, and longer-lasting than the factory bulbs.

Comparing Across BMW Generations

If you’re weighing up the look against newer or larger models, SpeedXperts stocks a matching sequential range. The current 3-Series is covered by the LED GTS Tail Lights for BMW 3-Series G20/G80 M3, while 5-Series owners can look at the LED LCI Tail Lights for BMW 5-Series G30/F90 M5. All follow the same sequential-signal design language.

What to Check Before You Order

The single most important check with this set is body style, but there are a few others worth confirming:

• Saloon only. These fit the F30 saloon/sedan and F80 M3 sedan. They are ikke compatible with the F31 Touring/Estate. Confirm your body style before ordering.
• Model year. The F30 sedan is covered from 2011–2018 and the F80 M3 from 2014–2018. Check your registration document for the year.
• Four-piece fitment. Because the set includes inner (bootlid) and outer (body) lamps, plan for both to be aligned during fitting so the light graphic runs continuously across the rear.

Installation Overview

Fitting a four-piece set is a little more involved than a simple two-piece swap, which is why professional installation is recommended. The two outer lamps mount to the body and the two inner lamps mount to the bootlid; the boot trim panels are released to reach the fixings, the factory lamps are removed, and the new units are connected using the supplied harness and adapters before being bolted back into place. The installer then confirms the inner and outer graphics line up, verifies the sequential indicator and the unlock/start animation play correctly, and checks that no bulb-failure warning appears. None of this involves cutting the factory loom — the harness and adapters make it a clean, reversible installation.

Why the F30 Is Such a Popular Platform to Modify

The F30 sold in huge numbers, which means a mature aftermarket and a strong owner community around it. Tail lights are consistently one of the first upgrades owners make because the change is so visible and so characterful — the red O-LED graphic and the start-up animation give an older car a genuinely current feel. For owners keeping their F30 or F80 M3 long-term, it’s one of the most cost-effective ways to refresh the car’s presence without touching paint or panels, and the IP67 sealing means the upgrade holds up through years of outdoor use.

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Do these fit the F31 Touring/Estate?

No. This set fits the F30 saloon/sedan and F80 M3 sedan only. It is not compatible with the Touring/Estate body.

What years are covered?

The F30 3-Series sedan from 2011–2018, and the F80 M3 sedan from 2014–2018.

What is the start-up animation?

When you unlock or start the car, the LEDs play a brief light animation — a premium feature that mirrors the light shows on newer factory BMWs.

How many pieces are in the set?

Four — the inner and outer lamps for both sides — plus the wiring harness and adapters, so the whole rear cluster is upgraded together.

Are they waterproof and road legal in appearance?

The units are rated IP67 waterproof. They’re a GTS O-LED style set finished with a red lens; professional installation is recommended for a correct, fault-free fit.

Where to Buy the BMW F30/F80 M3 LED Tail Lights

Den LED GTS Tail Lights for BMW F30/F80 M3 (2011–2018) Saloon are available at SpeedXperts for €412,90, supplied as a complete 4-piece set with wiring harness and adapters.

For other generations, compare the G20/G80 M3 GTS tail lights og den 5-Series G30/F90 M5 LCI tail lights, or browse the full SpeedXperts shop for more lighting upgrades.

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