Q: Headlamp control indicator on. Exterior bulbs out. Estimated cost?

asked by on February 11, 2017

2005 BMW 325i headlamp indicator on showing rear lights. These lights also remain on which has drained the battery. Would like to know estimated cost to repair.

My car has 188890 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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