Sat Nav disc

Yorkshire GOC · 27th December 2023, 10:29

Does anyone know if there is a compatible Satnav disc for our cars later than 2015? If so where are they on sale.

Howard81 · 28th December 2023, 14:32

The original MKII and MKIII navigation computers are CD-based and the 2014-2015 disc is the latest available.

If you upgrade to a DVD-based BMW MKIV navigation computer, these can can accept maps up to 2019-2020 and have the benefit of 3D-perspective maps and split-screen navigation.

Yorkshire GOC · 28th December 2023, 15:31

Many thanks for that - how difficult/easy is an upgrade to a DVD set up?

Yorkshire GOC · 28th December 2023, 15:35

Is it a plug and play swop out with the existing unit in the boot?

rab60bit · 28th December 2023, 18:57

BMW versions (from E39/46 or 54 models up to about 2006/7) are on the internet, just be sure the facia has 'DVD' somewhere on it. They suffer from laser scanner head failure just like the CD versions so make sure it is in working condition (new laser head units are also available, originally from Japan, mine came from China for around £20), works fine but bit of a fiddle to fit.

Howard81 · 15th March 2024, 18:29

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Originally Posted by Yorkshire GOC

Many thanks for that - how difficult/easy is an upgrade to a DVD set up?

Yes, as rab60bit says it’s a straight swap from the original unit. The MK4 units have a much more modern interface and if upgraded to the latest version can have split navigation (map and directions), 3D perspective view, partial postcode search and TMS. You’ll need the “BMW High 2019” DVD maps to go with it, but CDs from older MK3 will work.

Yorkshire GOC · 17th March 2024, 10:28

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Originally Posted by Howard81

Yes, as rab60bit says it’s a straight swap from the original unit. The MK4 units have a much more modern interface and if upgraded to the latest version can have split navigation (map and directions), 3D perspective view, partial postcode search and TMS. You’ll need the “BMW High 2019” DVD maps to go with it, but CDs from older MK3 will work.

Cheers for that - am in two minds to keep the original "quaint" display.

27th December 2023, 10:29	#1
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28th December 2023, 15:31	#3
Yorkshire GOC I really should get out more....... Rover 75 connoisseur se v6 auto Join Date: May 2014 Location: Hull Posts: 2,069 Thanks: 1,842 Thanked 623 Times in 469 Posts	Many thanks for that - how difficult/easy is an upgrade to a DVD set up? __________________ She came off the Longbridge Line on 20-05-2003 The Silver Machine was the 13th of 160 Rover 75's to come off the production line that day and is the 100th of 527 Starlight Silver Rover 75 2.5 V6 Connoisseur SE Auto saloons listed in the build records produced world wide.

28th December 2023, 15:35	#4
Yorkshire GOC I really should get out more....... Rover 75 connoisseur se v6 auto Join Date: May 2014 Location: Hull Posts: 2,069 Thanks: 1,842 Thanked 623 Times in 469 Posts	Is it a plug and play swop out with the existing unit in the boot? __________________ She came off the Longbridge Line on 20-05-2003 The Silver Machine was the 13th of 160 Rover 75's to come off the production line that day and is the 100th of 527 Starlight Silver Rover 75 2.5 V6 Connoisseur SE Auto saloons listed in the build records produced world wide.

28th December 2023, 14:32	#2
Howard81 Regular poster Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: London Posts: 31 Thanks: 5 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	The original MKII and MKIII navigation computers are CD-based and the 2014-2015 disc is the latest available. If you upgrade to a DVD-based BMW MKIV navigation computer, these can can accept maps up to 2019-2020 and have the benefit of 3D-perspective maps and split-screen navigation.

28th December 2023, 18:57	#5
rab60bit Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Saloon & Tourer Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Wilmslow Posts: 1,515 Thanks: 433 Thanked 301 Times in 212 Posts	BMW versions (from E39/46 or 54 models up to about 2006/7) are on the internet, just be sure the facia has 'DVD' somewhere on it. They suffer from laser scanner head failure just like the CD versions so make sure it is in working condition (new laser head units are also available, originally from Japan, mine came from China for around £20), works fine but bit of a fiddle to fit.