BMW 116d: reboot loop resolved
A software update on this 2016 F20's EntryNav system resolved the loop and kept the original head unit in the car.
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BMW CarPlay, coding and retrofits in Coventry.
Upgrade your BMW or get help with an iDrive fault. We also check MINI enquiries and offer selected Mercedes CarPlay activations.
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Recent work
Real cars. Documented results.
Mercedes E220: CarPlay activated
Apple CarPlay on the original display, with the factory smartphone menu shown alongside the completed result.
See the Mercedes resultIndividual results, not a compatibility promise. We check each vehicle before quoting.
Compatibility check
Let's start with your car.
No head-unit knowledge needed. Choose what you know and send photos for an individual check.
- 1. Make & service
- 2. Your BMW
- 3. Send for review
What can we help with?
Continue to the dedicated check for your make. BMW compatibility rules do not apply to MINI or Mercedes.
Tell us about your BMW.
Add chassis or VIN details (optional)
Optional, but useful if you know it.
You can leave this blank and send the full VIN privately on WhatsApp.
Know your iDrive system? Add it here (optional)
Images are visual clues only. The exact route still needs VIN and menu photos.
Needs photo review
Review your BMW Apple CarPlay route.
Send your details for an individual check.
Send the model, year if known, VIN privately when available and clear iDrive photos. OEM Motion will review whether Apple CarPlay is realistic for the exact car before quoting.
Send on WhatsApp- Vehicle clue: BMW, exact model still to confirm.
- VIN: blank for now. Send it privately on WhatsApp when you have it.
- Route clue: iDrive not confirmed yet, so clear menu photos are needed.
- A short video of the reboot or black-screen behaviour.
- iDrive home or main menu screen.
- Screen size and dashboard view.
- Controller/buttons around the centre console.
- Any current CarPlay, Bluetooth or connected-drive menu.
How it works
From first message to tested handover.
A clear compatibility-first route keeps the work professional: no public VIN sharing, no guesswork from a model badge, and no booking until the sensible route is reviewed.
Send BMW details
Share model, year, full VIN privately and clear iDrive screen photos by WhatsApp.
Compatibility review
OEM Motion checks the likely CarPlay, Android Auto, screen, coding or iDrive route.
Quote confirmed
You get a clear next step before any booking, parts route or appointment is discussed.
Install or coding
The work is completed around the agreed route, with factory menus and controls checked.
Test and handover
CarPlay, Android Auto, iDrive access, controls and visible proof checks are reviewed.
Quote clarity
What affects the price?
Some BMWs only need activation, while others need a hardware or screen route. OEM Motion checks the exact setup first so the quote matches the car, not just the badge on the boot.
Head unit and software
CCC, CIC, NBT and NBT EVO routes can be different. A VIN and clear menu photo help avoid guesswork.
Factory screen or upgrade
Some cars can retain the existing screen; others are better suited to a larger retrofit display.
CarPlay, Android Auto or coding
Each requested feature is checked against the car's modules, options and current software before quoting.
Install route and handover
The quote can reflect fitting route, testing, travel and any aftercare needed for the exact job.
BMW blog and guides
Not sure where to start?
Use the blog and guides to identify your BMW setup before you message. They keep the enquiry simple, show real proof by model and help avoid buying the wrong route.
Blog and guide hub
Start here for plain-English guides, recent proof pages and the best next step for your BMW.
Compatibility guide
Learn which details matter for CarPlay, Android Auto, coding and retrofit checks.
iDrive version help
Use menu and controller clues to understand whether your BMW may be CIC, NBT or NBT EVO.
Screen upgrade options
Understand when a BMW needs activation, a screen upgrade, Android Auto support or a retrofit route.
Why OEM Motion?
Factory feel, specialist support.
Built for BMW owners who want modern phone integration without making the interior feel cheap or hacked together.
Keep Your Original iDrive
Switch between your new CarPlay interface and your factory BMW menu with a single button press where the setup supports it.
No Permanent Changes
Installations are planned around plug-and-play routes where possible: no wire cutting, no dashboard drilling, and reversible hardware paths.
Factory Aesthetic
Looks and behaves like a factory-fitted option, helping maintain the premium feel of your BMW interior.
Expert UK Support
Not a faceless overseas seller. OEM Motion provides local technical support and professional installation services in Coventry.
Social proof
Factory-style results.
Real dashboard CarPlay proof, clean installs and model-specific checks, including BMW M140i, BMW 320d F30, BMW 420d F32, BMW 520d G30 and BMW 530d G30 proof.
BMW M140i proof
Stage 2 BMW M140i CarPlay coding.
CarPlay coding proof from a BMW M140i, showing the vehicle, original iDrive context, Apple CarPlay option and active CarPlay display after the route was checked.
- VehicleBMW M140i Stage 2
- RouteCarPlay coding check
- ResultCarPlay option and active display documented
Vehicle checked
Before iDrive
CarPlay option
Dashboard result
BMW 3 Series proof
BMW 320d F30 screen retrofit.
Original 6.5-inch display upgraded to a 12.5-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Steering wheel controls, original BMW menu access and vehicle displays were retained after the compatibility route was checked.
- VehicleBMW 320d F30
- Route12.5-inch screen upgrade
- ResultCarPlay, Android Auto and BMW menus checked
Vehicle checked
BMW menu retained
Parking display retained
Original screen
BMW 4 Series F32 proof
BMW 420d F32 CarPlay activation.
CarPlay activation proof with the vehicle checked first, the existing iDrive menu captured, and the Apple CarPlay option visible after activation. Private details stay hidden.
- VehicleBMW 420d F32
- RouteCarPlay activation check
- ResultCarPlay option and active screen documented
Vehicle checked
Before iDrive
CarPlay enabled
Active CarPlay
BMW 5 Series G30 proof
BMW 530d G30 coding upgrades.
Feature-coding proof showing an Alpina-style digital dashboard display, tyre pressure and temperature data, M Sport start animation and ambient light colour unlock. Compatibility still depends on the exact modules and software.
- VehicleBMW 530d G30
- RouteFeature coding check
- ResultCluster, tyre data and visual options documented
Vehicle checked
Digital cluster
Interior context
BMW 520d G30 proof
BMW 520d G30 CarPlay and screen mirroring.
Mobile fitting in Birmingham with Apple CarPlay and screen mirroring support checked around the vehicle's original BMW menu, screen and controls.
- VehicleBMW 520d G30
- RouteMobile CarPlay and mirroring check
- ResultOriginal menu, cabin and active display documented
Vehicle checked
Before iDrive
CarPlay active
Interior result
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Google review
“Exceptional service and very friendly staff.”
★★★★★
Google review
“Supply and fitted new head unit super quickly and with very fair pricing!”
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Google review
“Knew what was up and fixed the boot loop.”
Services and products
Choose the route that fits you.
Local fitting for Coventry and nearby Midlands customers, with national retrofit kit options prepared around compatibility checks.
Supply & Fit
Professional installation for compatible BMW CarPlay and Android Auto retrofit routes, with setup support before handover.
DIY Retrofit Kits
For owners outside the local area who want a kit selected around the correct BMW model, iDrive and VIN details.
Add-ons
Reverse cameras, dash cams, screen upgrades and selected coding features can be reviewed alongside your retrofit route.
iDrive 4 to iDrive 6
Upgrade-path checks for compatible BMWs based on VIN, head unit, software, screen and controller setup.
Mercedes activation only
Mercedes CarPlay for three supported factory head units.
OEM Motion activates CarPlay on confirmed NTG5.1/NTG5s1, NTG5.2 and NTG5.5 systems only. The original Mercedes display, menus and compatible controls remain in place; no retrofit box or replacement screen is fitted.
- Clear model-family summaries for each supported NTG5 system.
- VIN, head-unit menu and phone-marked USB-port photos reviewed privately.
- No Mercedes retrofit hardware, older head-unit or MBUX work offered.
FAQ
Questions BMW owners ask first.
Does this void my BMW warranty?
OEM Motion plans reversible, plug-and-play routes where possible. Warranty impact can depend on the car, warranty provider and work requested, so check your warranty terms if you are unsure.
Will my steering wheel buttons work with CarPlay?
On supported routes, steering wheel and iDrive controller integration is part of the goal. Compatibility is checked before quoting.
Does it support Wireless CarPlay?
Many retrofit routes support wireless CarPlay. Send your model, VIN and iDrive photos so the exact route can be confirmed.
How long does the installation take?
Timing depends on the vehicle and retrofit route. A typical booking is confirmed after the compatibility check and parts route are clear.
Get your quote
Send your vehicle details.
Tell us whether you have a BMW, MINI or Mercedes, then send the model, year, full VIN privately, system photos and the upgrade you want. OEM Motion will review the next step before any booking.