Headlight Housing for my 1 series - I need some help

[Kenpo Karate]

I have a 2009 M-135i Convertible and I now have this error message that never goes away that says "Adaptive headlight." I since learned I have to replace the entire housing as it comes as one unit. BMW part number 63127164931 sells for a ridiculous amount of money. I found it at PartsGeeks for $594 (after applied coupon) and at ECS (https://www.ecstuning.com/b-valeo-pa...127164931~val/) for $549.99. Bimmerworld.com had it for $671.47. I have two questions. First, can that error message be gotten ride of without having to replace this item? Adaptive headlights are cool but I would rather not spend $800 replacing it. and if not, is there anywhere that someone might know where I can find one for cheaper?

[Pelican Parts]

Did the error message come up because one of the lights is out? I have read about this error before where the solution was to adjust the direction that the headlights are pointing or if could have something to do with the module. What was the diagnosis on it? The error message could go off on its own depending what the issue is.

[Kenpo Karate]

The diagnostics said that the motor failed and they said it has to be replaced.

[Kenpo Karate]

The M3 is a 3.0 6 Inline pushing out 425 HP weighing in at 3,540 lbs with base price of 64K. The M2 is a 3.0 V6 Inline pushing out 361 HP (BMW Specs intentionally wrong) weighing in at 3,450, base price of 52,500. Now, The M-240i is a 3.0 6 Inline pushing out 369HP (BMW Specs are intentionally wrong) with 414 foot-Pounds of torque weighing in at 3,498 with base price of $49,471K. Yes that's right, the M-240 has been tested as having 8 more HP off the line than the M2 and 56HP less than the M3. So, if you take the M-240i to DINAN and have it "Certified" with (DINANTRONICS, Free Flow Exhaust, High Flow Intake, Spring Set, Bumpstop) Which will run you about 5K (So total cost is base $54,500) you'll end up with a car that has 430-435HP with about 480 foot-Pounds of torque. That outperforms both the M3 and the M2 and costs less. It's faster, handles better and is cheaper. Plus you get that cool DINAN badge. You would have to invest about 8-9K in the M2 on top of it's base price to beast the DINAN M-240i, brining the M2 to a base cost of $60,500 - $61,500. The B58 Engine of the 240i is considered by the industry to be a much more versatile and malleable engine that can be upgraded for a fraction of the cost bringing in the same zone as the M3 at thousands of dollars less in cost. And DINAN modifications are BMW approved and within BMW warranty. They are the approved official modification company for BMW International. The work is done at the dealer.