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Used BMW F10 head units & radios

Head units & radios pulled from F10 (2010–2017, 5 Series · M5) donor cars and graded before listing. Every part ships under eBay buyer protection.

FAQ

BMW F10 head units & radios — FAQ

Do F10 M5 parts fit a regular F10 535i?
Body, interior switchgear, infotainment, and lighting — yes, they share the chassis. M5-specific parts (S63 engine, M-DCT transmission, larger brakes, body kit, M-specific seats) are not interchangeable. Listings flag M5-only parts in the title and spec table.
How do F10 and F11 wagon parts relate?
F11 is the Touring (wagon) variant of F10 5 Series sold in Europe and select markets. Most interior parts, electronics, lighting, and front bodywork interchange. F11 differences are concentrated at the rear: tailgate, parcel shelf area, suspension tune, and trunk trim.
Do these parts fit BMW xDrive (AWD) models?
Most interior, infotainment, lighting, and bodywork parts are identical between RWD and xDrive variants of the same chassis. xDrive-specific differences are concentrated in the transmission tunnel, drivetrain, and ABS hardware. Listings explicitly call out drivetrain-specific fitment in the spec table.
How do I find my BMW chassis code?
Your chassis code is on the VIN plate inside the driver's door jamb, on the strut tower under the hood, and in your owner's manual under "Vehicle identification." It's a 3-character code like F30, E46, or G20 — the first letter is the platform generation and the digits are the body type. Searching by chassis is the single most reliable way to confirm BMW parts fitment.
What's the difference between CIC, NBT, and NBT EVO head units?
CIC (2008–2012) runs the older iDrive 3 software with a 6.5" or 8.8" display. NBT (2012–2016) introduced touch-input on the controller, faster maps, and Bluetooth audio streaming. NBT EVO (2016+) added LTE, full touchscreen on the display, Apple CarPlay (after 2017), and a much faster CPU. Coding tools (BimmerCode, E-Sys) are required to swap between generations.
Will a head unit from another BMW model fit my car?
Often yes — BMW shares head-unit hardware across multiple chassis from the same model year. The main constraints are software variant (US vs. EU map data), trim level (basic radio vs. Professional Navigation), and CIC/NBT/EVO generation. Match the chassis code first, then the iDrive generation; coding may still be needed.

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