BMW & MINI guides
Sat nav updates, Apple CarPlay and service history, explained for UK drivers.
Sat nav & maps
BMW and MINI sat nav updates
Can you update your BMW sat nav for free?When BMW map updates are free, and why a free download is not enough.Read the guide →BMW sat nav update cost in the UKDealer, eBay, specialist and DIY prices compared.Read the guide →BMW FSC code explainedLifetime vs one-time codes, codes vs FSC files, and how to enter them.Read the guide →MINI sat nav updateFind the right map for your MINI and install it from USB.Read the guide →
By model
Sat nav updates by BMW model
BMW E87 sat nav update1 Series E81/E87/E82/E88: CCC, M-ASK or CIC, and which can be updated.Read the guide →BMW F20 sat nav update1 Series F20/F21: radio only, CIC, NBT or NBT EVO.Read the guide →BMW F40 sat nav update1 Series F40: iDrive 7 maps over the air, or by USB afterwards.Read the guide →BMW F22 sat nav update2 Series Coupé F22/F23 and M2: NBT, NBT EVO or EntryNav.Read the guide →BMW G42 sat nav update2 Series Coupé G42: iDrive 7 or iDrive 8.Read the guide →BMW F45 sat nav update2 Series Active Tourer F45 / Gran Tourer F46: NBT, NBT EVO, EntryNav or EntryNav2.Read the guide →BMW E90 sat nav update3 Series E90/E91/E92/E93: CCC or CIC, and which can be updated.Read the guide →BMW F30 sat nav update3 Series F30/F31/F34: CIC, NBT, NBT EVO or Business units.Read the guide →BMW G20 sat nav update3 Series G20/G21: over-the-air maps, or USB once the subscription ends.Read the guide →BMW F32 sat nav update4 Series F32/F33/F36: NBT or NBT EVO.Read the guide →BMW G22 sat nav update4 Series G22/G23/G26: iDrive 7 or iDrive 8.Read the guide →BMW E60 sat nav update5 Series E60/E61: CCC or CIC, and which can be updated.Read the guide →BMW F10 sat nav update5 Series F10/F11/F07: CIC, CIC Mid or NBT.Read the guide →BMW G30 sat nav update5 Series G30/G31: NBT EVO, EntryNav2 or iDrive 7.Read the guide →BMW F12 sat nav update6 Series F12/F13/F06: CIC, NBT or NBT EVO.Read the guide →BMW G32 sat nav update6 Series Gran Turismo G32: NBT EVO, EntryNav2 or iDrive 7.Read the guide →BMW F01 sat nav update7 Series F01/F02: CIC or NBT.Read the guide →BMW G11 sat nav update7 Series G11/G12: NBT EVO, or iDrive 7 after the facelift.Read the guide →BMW E84 sat nav updateX1 E84: CIC, CIC Mid or M-ASK, and which can be updated.Read the guide →BMW F48 sat nav updateX1 F48: NBT EVO, EntryNav or EntryNav2.Read the guide →BMW F39 sat nav updateX2 F39: NBT EVO or EntryNav2, both with an FSC file.Read the guide →BMW F25 sat nav updateX3 F25: CIC, NBT or Business units.Read the guide →BMW G01 sat nav updateX3 G01: NBT EVO, EntryNav2 or iDrive 7.Read the guide →BMW F26 sat nav updateX4 F26: NBT or NBT EVO.Read the guide →BMW G02 sat nav updateX4 G02: NBT EVO, EntryNav2 or iDrive 7.Read the guide →BMW E70 sat nav updateX5 E70: CCC or CIC, and which can be updated.Read the guide →BMW F15 sat nav updateX5 F15: NBT or NBT EVO.Read the guide →BMW G05 sat nav updateX5 G05: iDrive 7 maps over the air, or by USB once the subscription ends.Read the guide →BMW E71 sat nav updateX6 E71: CCC or CIC, and which can be updated.Read the guide →BMW F16 sat nav updateX6 F16 and X6 M: NBT or NBT EVO.Read the guide →BMW G06 sat nav updateX6 G06: iDrive 7 maps by USB once over-the-air updates end; newer iDrive after the facelift.Read the guide →BMW G07 sat nav updateX7 G07: iDrive 7, then iDrive 8 from the 2022 facelift.Read the guide →BMW E89 sat nav updateZ4 E89: CIC, CIC Mid or radio only.Read the guide →BMW G29 sat nav updateZ4 G29: iDrive 7 with LIVE or JOY maps.Read the guide →BMW i3 sat nav updatei3 and i3s: NBT, NBT EVO, EntryNav or EntryNav2.Read the guide →
Apple CarPlay
BMW Apple CarPlay
Is BMW Apple CarPlay activation free?When CarPlay is included, when BMW charges, and your options.Read the guide →Does my BMW have Apple CarPlay?Compatibility by model, year and iDrive system.Read the guide →BMW 1 Series Apple CarPlayCan your F20/F21 be activated, or does it need a retrofit?Read the guide →BMW F30 3 Series Apple CarPlayUSB activation vs retrofit, plus the F32/F33/F36 4 Series.Read the guide →
Service history
BMW and MINI service history
How to check BMW service historyIn iDrive, at a BMW retailer or online by VIN.Read the guide →BMW digital service history explainedWhat the record shows and why entries go missing.Read the guide →MINI service history checkSee a MINI's dealer service record by VIN.Read the guide →BMW recall check UKFree checks by VIN or registration, and past campaigns.Read the guide →Free BMW VIN check & decoderDecode any BMW or MINI VIN: model, series and build date.Read the guide →