OBD MATE OBDII OM123 Reader suitable for e39?

[pistonheadforum]

Hello,

As per title - is this suitable for a e39 2001 530d? It has the internal ODB port under the dashboard (not circular one under the bonnet).

Is there a better tool worth getting - these seem cheap enough to take a punt on.

I know that TIS is the weapon of choice but too many options in that beastie that might result in a bricked ECU so not wanting to risk it!

Many thanks,

[Higgs boson]

Have you other non-BM cars?
If it's for an e39, would a BM specific one not be better?

[pistonheadforum]

I'd like to to work for other cars and not be BMW specific, so open for suggestions really, thanks.

[Collectingbrass]

https://www.amazon.co.uk/d/ijq/Torque-Pro-Elm-327-...

Map this to the Torque app on your phone and you should be fine

[pistonheadforum]

Thanks - will look at the USB/Bluetooth option of linking to a phone.

[Longnose]

I have the Torque app on my phone with a similar Bluetooth plug-in for the OBD port but it only does engine codes. I bought a C110 decoder (should be easy to find on Ebay) and it does all the other chassis codes etc. as well. Works very well on my 2001 E46.