Yellow CSL DRLs in the UK: Why Switchable Beats Fixed, and How to Stay MOT Ready

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Yellow daytime running lights, inspired by BMW's CSL race cars, are one of the most popular BMW mods right now. The catch is that UK rules expect daytime running lights to show white. That's why every VMSS IKON switches between colours, so you can have the look and stay on the right side of the MOT.

The problem with fixed yellow modules

Many yellow DRL kits replace your white DRL boards with yellow ones permanently. That means your car shows a non-white daytime light every time you drive, and the only fix before an MOT is taking the headlights apart again. Red to the front is a bigger problem still, as red lights are for the rear of a vehicle.

How switchable DRLs solve it

• White for the road. Every switchable IKON has a white mode, which is the one to use when driving.
• Colour when you want it. Flash your high beam to switch to yellow, amber or red, depending on your set. On RGB IKONs, you choose the colour in the app.
• No tools, no coding. You switch from the driver's seat in seconds.

What the MOT tester looks at

The tester checks your lights work, show the right colour, and that the dipped beam is aimed correctly. That last one catches out lots of people after any headlight swap, so aim your new lights with our 10-minute wall method. For the full picture, read Are aftermarket BMW headlights MOT and road legal in the UK? and our guide to headlight E-marks.

Choose RHD for UK roads

We make IKONs in RHD and LHD versions. On UK roads, order RHD so the dipped beam is shaped for driving on the left.

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