BMW Sat Nav UpdateCode and Maps Delivered Instantly

An FSC code (Freischaltcode) is a 20-character activation code generated from your BMW VIN. It unlocks the new navigation map data in iDrive, so a sat nav update cannot be completed without the correct code or, on newer systems, the correct FSC file.

Enter your VIN and we identify the navigation unit automatically — from CIC, CHAMP2/Business, EntryNav and NBT through to NBT EVO, EntryNav2 and MGU with iDrive 7/8. This lets us supply the correct UK or Europe map package and activation method.

Most BMW models sold in the UK with a factory navigation system can receive a BMW sat nav update. Typical compatible ranges include:

Yes. Many MINI models use BMW Group navigation units, and the same VIN-based process lets us identify the correct map package for UK drivers:

For code-based BMW navigation systems, we supply a Lifetime FSC code where supported. That means future compatible map versions can be installed without buying a new activation code each time. Some newer units use a file-based FSC activation instead.

No. Each FSC code is generated for one specific VIN, so it works only on the BMW or MINI it was issued for. Using a code from another car will not activate your sat nav update.

Delivery is digital after payment confirmation. You receive the compatible BMW map download, the FSC code or FSC file required by your unit, and clear USB installation instructions.

The map files contain the navigation data, while the FSC code or FSC file activates that data on your BMW iDrive system. Both parts are required for a successful sat nav update.