BMW software updates

[snerkler]

I believe my car's too old for remote updates (2016 F15 X5) but I've come across this site that comes up when I search "BMW software updates UK", and if I enter my VIN there is an update available.

Firstly, is it genuine (it looks it) and secondly is it appropriate for a UK car as it's a .com site rather than .co.uk?

https://www.bmw.com/en/footer/software-updates.htm...

Edited by snerkler on Monday 30th August 20:56

[anonymous-user]

Yes it’s genuine and no you won’t brick your car. It’s solely an update for enhancing existing features. Like your BMW personal assistant might learn a few more tricks. Your music menu might change to show hidden options. So it’s basic and harmless.

For a full car software update you would require dealer level software.

[snerkler]

Super_G said:

Yes it’s genuine and no you won’t brick your car. It’s solely an update for enhancing existing features. Like your BMW personal assistant might learn a few more tricks. Your music menu might change to show hidden options. So it’s basic and harmless.

For a full car software update you would require dealer level software.

Thanks, it was just the iDrive update I was after so that seems to be the one. I'll try and find exactly what the updates are before updating