BimmerLink Reviews

The main app is generally ok probably I’d give it like 3-4 stars, although limited and sometimes it cannot clear some errors or infos. But, I want to complain about this $9.99 carplay option: I cannot believe they have released such a crappy $9.99 option. This would not be acceptable even for free. It’s basically just a small list which takes forever to connect initially, then does not update properly but rather like every 10-20 seconds. When you switch from BimmerLink to say home screen or music or something else it disconnects and you have to go through the whole process again... all this while you’re driving... not to mention the information on the list is so small you can barely notice the parameters while driving... and it costs $9.99… in 2024… I’m genuinely impressed how they have failed us so bad and I wonder who was the persom that finally gave it the green light to deploy this thing :|

I have a G80 M3 and I downloaded this app for only one reason and it was to open the valves. I emailed this app and they said the valve function works on the G80s so I said I’ll buy BimmerLink just for that.

I have the enet cable which works perfectly fine with Bimmercode. Out of more than 30 tries (literally) and continuous troubleshooting this app only connected once. I am not able to connect to BimmerLink at all after that one attempt. I even emailed this app and no reply from them. By the way, that one time I did connect the valve function didn’t even work for my car. I felt deceived. I have opened a case with apple to refund my money. If apple doesn’t do it right then I’ll do a charge back. Not paying for something that doesn’t work.

*WARNING* this app incapable of keeping the exhaust flap in an open state.

I purchased the this app app specifically to keep the exhaust flap open on my new 2020 X3 M40i without disconnecting wires or other crude methods. It bothers me to start up that nice car and see exhaust only coming out of the passenger side tail pipe. It makes the whole car seem fake and cheapens the overall appeal. I thought this app was an elegant solution to my problem. I was initially happy to see that flap finally open for the first time, but was VERY disappointed to see it revert to closed again. Then I realized that you have to open your iPhone, start this app, connect to the OBD device, select the flap control option and open the flap every time you get in the car. Really? I thought these supposedly smart guys who write BimmerCode would come up with something a LOT better than this weak app for that amount of money. Lots of fluff and no substance. Very disappointed in BimmerLink, and they keep your money!

While I generally give good reviews to Bimmercode, this app is not the same league. So far, I needed it for two things, on a 2019 X3 and it basically didn’t do either. Register battery is the first, and it was always saying “connection error, tap screen again”. Finally, I tried it with the X3 running and it connected. Hit Register battery button, it asks if battery is the same, I click no, Register….and nothing. Simply shows percent charge and Ah setting. No mileage, no indication that battery is registered!! Terrible software. After changing the battery, I have a CEL. Run the “Permanent Errors” and it shows 2 in Motor Electronics. Press that and it gives two codes, no description or anything, just numbers. Very disappointed.

Purchased BimmerLink solely for CarPlay compatibility and when it works it’s satisfactory. When it doesn’t work, you have to quit CarPlay, reconnect the iPhone app and relaunch the CarPlay app which is very dissatisfying. Also, I’ve noticed on multiple occasions that while using the CarPlay app, the selector window that I use in conjunction with the dial mouse in the middle console will disappear forcing me to use the touch screen or restart the car or my phone. Also, BimmerLink never remembers what Bluetooth adapter you connected to last and makes you reconnect every time you get in the car which is annoying.

this app, easy to use and have the configuration option that most people are looking for: turning off ASD, turning off popping noise and keep exhaust valves open or close.

The problem? once you turn off your car, all those settings are reset. You have to do it again the next day, connect to the OBDII port, put your settings in BimmerLink and start the car. Pay 30$ for this? No. Bimmercode cost the same and settings are not rested every time you turn off the car

Tried several times to change units from metric to English in the settings. This does NOT work. Changed every parameter one at a time to English but nothing changed inside BimmerLink for sensors or dashboard.

Error codes do not include a time/date stamp or mileage , both of which the car has available. No idea where the dataflow is breaking but this is table stakes fir troubleshooting.

PLEEEEZE fix these things.

Genuinely love BimmerLink , it’s simple and sleek and easy to use but when it comes to reading the boost it seems to be off the correct chart by 15 PSI. I’m tuned at 20psi for now and I’ve used other apps and softwares to see which one is wrong and the rest all read around 20 but this app shows me averaging 30-35psi which would blow my motor and turbo since it can only handle max 26 at the moment. Couldn’t find a email to contact customer service about this.

It is decent app for modern BMW but it does everything it states except EPB service mode. Failure message pops up “The Service Mode can’t be activated” diagnostic mode activated, foot on brake, parking brake disengaged. All conditions have met. There are no manual, instructions and troubleshoot. I emailed support but they gave all informations I already know. I pad almost $43 including tax. I’m not sure if it is worth it. Maybe it is better to invest money on good obd2 scanners.

BimmerLink saved me hard twice now. First, when I was replacing my 328i’s exhaust valve actuator and then replacing my rear brake pads since you need to retract the electronic parking break fully in order to push the caliper piston back without wrecking things. Definitely worth the purchase if you service your own vehicle

This is a very useful app that can save you many dollars in dealer cost. Using it just to register a battery change can save you a couple hundred bucks if your willing to spend half an hour changing it yourself. Grab BimmerCode too for the ability to customize many of the features on your car.

BimmerLink does exactly what it should. It lets you clear errors, play with the exhaust flap and ASD, look at sensor values yes they are in Celsius and the like but I don’t mind. Maybe they will update it to Fahrenheit in the future. But I don’t mind. It’s super easy to use. And they updated to to English. So even better. All the people that gave it negative reviews cause some of it was in German are just crybabies.

This is a pretty solid app for clearing codes, I use Carly as well and this one is much faster and smoother. Well worth the price Only one issue is all codes are in German, you will have to copy text and translate to English. I emailed the developer and there hopefully will be a English version sometime in the future. Pick up a Vgate WiFi gen 3 adapter off eBay to use BimmerLink and you’re good to go.

This is a must have for BMW owners. The list of what this can read with your OBD dongle is incredible. Frankly it gives too much information. BMWs are computers on wheels with multiple excuses, each one capable of tons of info. If you want basic info, you have that too. I believe there’s enough info picked up to keep you busy hunting down what it all means for months.

Replaced the battery on my 2013 Mini Cooper S
After I replaced it, plugged in the supported adapter and BimmerLink connected flawlessly.
Registering the battery took about 1 minute from connecting.
Very user friendly, lots of options to tweak around. Make sure you check the website for supported vehicles and adapters that you have to acquire separately.

I used this to register a new battery in my 2017 Mini Clubman. It worked flawlessly! The dealer wanted around $400 to replace and register the battery. If I bought a battery elsewhere and replaced it myself, they would charge $100 to register it. I bought the battery at Costco for $170 (same specs) and registered it myself. It worked great with a VEEPEAK BLE+ Bluetooth 4.0 OBD II scan tool that I already had.

Love BimmerLink for what it costs. Has a lot of great features. The carplay feature however should be free. It only shows sensor values. You cannot interact with any of the vehicles settings, which would really what make the 10$ worth it. Please enable exhaust flap control in carplay!!! It would be sick to use the touchscreen to toggle it open and closed.

Docking 2 stars for the carplay feature as it too limited for what it costs.

my town got hit with a bad hurricane and it made an emergency call system malfunction pop up on my dash that was very annoying and i’ve been dealing with it for 4 months now. i saw BimmerLink a few times but thought to my self “ it can’t possibly get rid of this error message”. but i tried it today and what do you know , the error was cleared. that saved me $600 at the bmw shop. Thank you!

BimmerLink is very easy to setup and use. It is a great compliment to BimmerCode. I have both apps and the both have different functions. this app is for clearing any fault codes and BimmerCode is to changing how my car functions like lights coming on and how doors and windows are locked. They both have there on vital functions and are both great app’s. I wasn’t able to see faults in BimmerCode so that’s where this app comes in handy. They both work with my ODB2 adapter VGate Pro Bluetooth 4.0. So I’ve got the best of both worlds with one adapter. Both apps can be setup for what you want to see of your most desired functions. this app thanks for a Great App!!!

I haven’t have no problems whatsoever with this amazing app. I love all the features and option that had been added lately. A scanner tool, service reset and coding… great app for half of what other is charging. Pay one time and never worry about yearly fee.