BMW Group doesn't sell or build any ICOM(s), all other ICOMs like the NEXT version are third party build

BMW Group doesn't sell or build any ICOM(s), all other ICOMs like the NEXT version are third party build

Our certified software set (or Tablet system) is not guaranteed to work with any third party ICOM like A2/ A3 or NEXT, it’s only certified to work with our certified ICOM A. BMW Group doesn't sell or build any ICOM(s), all other ICOMs like the NEXT version are third party build, you can check by yourself by searching for the part number they advertise #81312360883 on the official BMW Group parts.

Search in any BMW authorized dealership parts center, like this one:

https://parts.bmwofsouthatlanta.com/productSearch.aspx?searchTerm=81312360883

 

 

You will not find anything with that PN number or ‘NEXT’ name.






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