BMW compatibility list

MY MY Head unit
Brand Model Head unit name Gateway Lite Gateway Lite Gateway 500S Gateway 500S Gateway 500S BT Gateway 500S BT CDR Notes
start end maker iGateway Gateway 300 Gateway Pro BT Gateway 500 Gateway 500 Lite Smartlink iCon Drive for BMW
(New) BT (New) (Single FOT) (Dual FOT*) (Single FOT) (Dual FOT*) CD Retention Kit

non-text non-text text text text text non-text text text text text video video
iPod, USB,
Release Date:04/04/2014 iPod, USB control, Bluetooth
iPod, USB, Bluetooth
iPod, USB control, Aux iPod, USB and AUX iPod, USB and AUX iPod, USB, AUX, Bluetooth iPod, USB, AUX, Bluetooth MHL capable phone, iPod touch / iPhone,
Aux (Optional)
iPod, AUX control iPod, USB, AUX control control, AUX iPod, USB, AUX control
(Optional) control control Bluetooth, Control Bluetooth, Video control
control, AUX control control
(Optional)
(Optional)
1 Series,
BMW 2004 2011 all NON i-Drive, Professional GW51MO2 GW53MO1 GW53MO2 GW52MO1 GW52MO2 3, 5, 6
E81/E82/E87/E88
1 Series, i-Drive, Business
BMW 2004 2011 all GW51MO2 GW53MO1 GW53MO2 GW52MO1 GW52MO2 3, 5, 6
E81/E82/E87/E88 (M-ASK, 6.5", single slot)
1 Series, i-Drive, Professional
BMW 2004 2011 all GW51MO2 GW53MO1 GW53MO2 GW52MO1 GW52MO2 SML1CCC ICO1BM1 3, 5, 6, 8, 10
E81/E82/E87/E88 (CCC, 8.8", dual slot)
1 Series, CIC Professional
BMW 2009 2011 all GW51MO2 GW53MO1 GW53MO2 SML1CIC 3, 5, 6, 8, 10
E81/E82/E87/E88 (8.8", dual slot)
3 Series
BMW 2005 2011 all NON i-Drive, Professional GW51MO2 GW53MO1 GW53MO2 GW52MO1 GW52MO2 3, 5, 6
E90/E91/E92/E93
3 Series i-Drive, Business
BMW 2005 2011 all GW51MO2 GW53MO1 GW53MO2 GW52MO1 GW52MO2 3, 5, 6
E90/E91/E92/E93 (M-ASK, 6.5", single slot)
3 Series i-Drive, Professional
BMW 2005 2011 all GW51MO2 GW53MO1 GW53MO2 GW52MO1 GW52MO2 SML1CCC ICO1BM1 3, 5, 6, 8, 10
E90/E91/E92/E93 (CCC, 8.8", dual slot)
3 Series CIC Professional
BMW 2009 2011 all GW51MO2 GW53MO1 GW53MO2 SML1CIC 3, 5, 6, 8, 10
E90/E91/E92/E93 (8.8", dual slot)
3 series CIC Business
BMW 2011 2012 all GW53MBF 9
F30/F31 (6.5", dual slot)
3 series CIC Professional
BMW 2011 2012 all GW53MBF 9
F30/F31 (8.8", dual slot)
BMW 3 Series, E36 1995 1998 all Business GWL3BM1 GBL3BM1 GW17BM1 GW33BM1 1, 2
BMW 3 Series, E36 1995 1998 all Proffesional GWL3BM1 GBL3BM1 GW17BM1 GW33BM1 1, 2
BMW 3 Series, E46 1998 2005 all Business GWL3BM1 GBL3BM1 GW17BM1 GW33BM1 1, 2
BMW 3 Series, E46 1998 2005 all Professional GWL3BM1 GBL3BM1 GW17BM1 GW33BM1 1, 2
BMW 3 Series, E46 1998 2005 all 4:3 Navigation GWL3BM1 GBL3BM1 GW17BM1 GW33BM1 1, 2
BMW 3 Series, E46 1998 2005 all 16:9 Navigation GWL3BM4 GBL3BM4 GW17BM4 GW33BM4 GWP1BM4 CDR2BM4 1, 4, 7
BMW 5 Series, E39 1996 2000 all Business GWL3BM1 GBL3BM1 GW17BM1 GW33BM1 1, 2
BMW 5 Series, E39 1996 2000 all Professional GWL3BM1 GBL3BM1 GW17BM1 GW33BM1 1, 2
BMW 5 Series, E39 1996 2000 all 4:3 Navigation GWL3BM1 GBL3BM1 GW17BM1 GW33BM1 1, 2
BMW 5 Series, E39 1996 2000 all 16:9 Navigation GWL3BM1 GBL3BM1 GW17BM1 GW33BM1 1, 2
BMW 5 Series, E39 2000 2003 all Business GWL3BM4 GBL3BM4 GW17BM4 GW33BM4 GWP1BM4 CDR2BM4 1, 4, 7
BMW 5 Series, E39 2000 2003 all MID Radio GWL3BM4 GBL3BM4 GW17BM4 GW33BM4 GWP1BM4 CDR2BM4 1, 4, 7
BMW 5 Series, E39 2000 2003 all Professional GWL3BM4 GBL3BM4 GW17BM4 GW33BM4 GWP1BM4 CDR2BM4 1, 4, 7
BMW 5 Series, E39 2000 2003 all 16:9 Navigation GWL3BM4 GBL3BM4 GW17BM4 GW33BM4 GWP1BM4 CDR2BM4 1, 4, 7
Specific notes:
Specific notes for iGateway, Gateway 300, Gateway Lite and Gateway Lite BT Specific notes for Gateway Pro 1. Head Units with DSP are not supported
Text display function of the relevant iGateway, Gateway 300 , Gateway Lite / Lite BT product is not available for BMW in case of: Gateway Pro is not compatible if: 2. External CD-Changer capability is required
a.) Becker manufactured head units (except 16:9 Navigation) a.) The head unit is manufactured by Becker (except 16:9 Navigation) 3. Japanese spec. BMW is not supported
b.) The head unit has phone preparation (phone button) b.) The radio has factory phone module, or disabling the phone function 4. Must have phone button on the radio
c.) The head unit has factory phone module of the Gateway Pro is needed or R/T button on the steering wheel for Gateway Pro
5. it may be necessary to have the car programmed by
Head Units with DSP are not supported! by your dealer in order to use the GW500 or GW500s
with it. For further details please download and read
the installation guide or check Knowledge Base section
Please note: Text option is disabled by default on iGateway, Gateway 300, Gateway Lite and Lite BT . It must be set after the installation 6. Programming iPOD (GW500/500S) and phone (GW500S BT) option by Autologic, NCS
Expert or other 3rd party device is required if no factory CD-Changer and / or phone
available. Please note: Factory phone has to be removed if the phone function (HFP) is
used on GW500S BT
7. CDR2BM4 is compatible with Gateway 300 only
8.The original TV module function cannot be retained if Smartlink or iCon Drive is installed
9.Cars with factory CD/DVD-Changer and NBT ("Next Big Thing"), also known as CIC-High (available from Q4
2012) are currently not supported
10. Programming TV and VIM option by Autologic, NCS Expert or other 3rd party device is required for
* Dual FOT version is required for retaining the original CD-Changer function Smartlink or iCon Drive if no factory TV option available
BMW compatibility list

MY MY Head unit
Brand Model
start end maker
Head unit name Gateway Lite Gateway Lite Gateway 500S Gateway 500S Gateway 500S BT Gateway 500S BT CDR Notes
iGateway Gateway 300 Gateway Pro BT Gateway 500 Gateway 500 Lite Smartlink iCon Drive for BMW
(New) BT (New) (Single FOT) (Dual FOT*) (Single FOT) (Dual FOT*) CD Retention Kit

non-text non-text text text text text non-text text text text text video video
iPod, USB,
Release Date:04/04/2014 iPod, USB, Bluetooth
iPod, USB control, Bluetooth iPod, USB control, Aux iPod, USB and AUX iPod, USB and AUX iPod, USB, AUX, Bluetooth iPod, USB, AUX, Bluetooth MHL capable phone, iPod touch / iPhone,
Aux (Optional)
iPod, AUX control iPod, USB, AUX control control, AUX iPod, USB, AUX control
(Optional) control control Bluetooth, Control Bluetooth, Video control
control, AUX control control
(Optional)
(Optional)
i-Drive, Business without
BMW 5 Series, E60/E61 2003 2010 all Navigation GW51MO2 GW53MO1 GW53MO2 GW52MO1 GW52MO2 3, 5, 9
(M-ASK, 6.5", single slot)
i-Drive, Business with
BMW 5 Series, E60/E61 2003 2010 all Navigation GW51MO2 GW53MO1 GW53MO2 GW52MO1 GW52MO2 3, 5, 9
(M-ASK, 6.5", single slot)
i-Drive, Professional
BMW 5 Series, E60/E61 2003 2010 all GW51MO2 GW53MO1 GW53MO2 GW52MO1 GW52MO2 SML1CCC ICO1BM1 3, 5, 9, 10, 12
(CCC, 8.8", dual slot)
CIC Professional
BMW 5 Series, E60/E61 2008 2010 all GW51MO2 GW53MO1 GW53MO2 SML1CIC 3, 5, 9, 10, 12
(8.8", dual slot )
5 series CIC Business
BMW 2010 2012 all GW53MBF 11
F10/F11 (6.5", dual slot)
5 series CIC Professional
BMW 2010 2012 all GW53MBF 11
F10/F11 (10", dual slot)
i-Drive, Business
BMW 6 Series, E63/E64 2003 2010 all GW51MO2 GW53MO1 GW53MO2 GW52MO1 GW52MO2 3, 5, 9
(M-ASK, 6.5", single slot)
i-Drive, Professional
BMW 6 Series, E63/E64 2003 2010 all GW51MO2 GW53MO1 GW53MO2 GW52MO1 GW52MO2 SML1CCC ICO1BM1 3, 5, 9, 10, 12
(CCC, 8.8", dual slot)
CIC Professional
BMW 6 Series, E63/E64 2008 2010 all GW51MO2 GW53MO1 GW53MO2 SML1CIC 3, 5, 9, 10, 12
(8.8", dual slot )
BMW 7 Series, E38 1995 2001 all Business GWL3BM1 GBL3BM1 GW17BM1 GW33BM1 1, 2
BMW 7 Series, E38 1995 2001 all Professional GWL3BM1 GBL3BM1 GW17BM1 GW33BM1 1, 2
BMW 7 Series, E38 1995 2001 all 4:3 Navigation GWL3BM1 GBL3BM1 GW17BM1 GW33BM1 1, 2
BMW 7 Series, E65/66 2001 2005 all all GW51MO2 GWL1MO1 3, 5, 6, 8
BMW 7 Series, E65/66 2005 2009 all all GW51MO2 3, 5, 8
BMW Compact 1995 2000 all Business GWL3BM1 GBL3BM1 GW17BM1 GW33BM1 1, 2
BMW Compact 2001 2006 all Business GWL3BM1 GBL3BM1 GW17BM1 GW33BM1 1
BMW Compact 2001 2006 all 16:9 Navigation GWL3BM4 GBL3BM4 GW17BM4 GW33BM4 GWP1BM4 CDR2BM4 1, 4, 7
BMW K1200LT 2005 Becker Business 2000 GWL3BM1 GW17BM1 GW33BM1
BMW R1200LT 2005 Becker Professional 2000 GWL3BM1 GW17BM1 GW33BM1
CIC Professional
BMW X1 (E84) 2009 all SML1CIC 10, 12
(8.8", dual slot )
BMW X3 2004 2010 all Business CD GWL3BM4 GBL3BM4 GW17BM4 GW33BM4 GWP1BM4 CDR2BM4 1, 4, 7
BMW X3 2004 2010 all Business Navigation GWL3BM4 GBL3BM4 GW17BM4 GW33BM4 CDR2BM4 1, 7
BMW X3 2004 2010 all 16:9 Navigation GWL3BM4 GBL3BM4 GW17BM4 GW33BM4 GWP1BM4 CDR2BM4 1, 4, 7
BMW X5, (E53) 2000 2006 all Business GWL3BM4 GBL3BM4 GW17BM4 GW33BM4 1
BMW X5, (E53) 2000 2006 all MID Radio GWL3BM4 GBL3BM4 GW17BM4 GW33BM4 GWP1BM4 CDR2BM4 1, 4, 7
BMW X5, (E53) 2000 2006 all Professional GWL3BM4 GBL3BM4 GW17BM4 GW33BM4 GWP1BM4 CDR2BM4 1, 4, 7
BMW X5, (E53) 2000 2006 all 4:3 Navigation GWL3BM1 GBL3BM1 GW17BM1 GW33BM1 1
BMW X5, (E53) 2000 2006 all 16:9 Navigation GWL3BM4 GBL3BM4 GW17BM4 GW33BM4 GWP1BM4 CDR2BM4 1, 4, 7
i-Drive, Business
BMW X5, (E70) 2007 all GW51MO2 GW53MO1 GW53MO2 GW52MO1 GW52MO2 3, 5, 9
(M-ASK, 6.5", single slot)
i-Drive, Professional
BMW X5, (E70) 2007 all GW51MO2 GW53MO1 GW53MO2 GW52MO1 GW52MO2 SML1CCC ICO1BM1 3, 5, 9, 10, 12
(CCC, 8.8", dual slot)
CIC Professional
BMW X5, (E70) 2009 all GW51MO2 GW53MO1 GW53MO2 SML1CIC 3, 5, 9, 10, 12
(8.8", dual slot )
i-Drive, Business
BMW X6, (E71) 2007 all GW51MO2 GW53MO1 GW53MO2 GW52MO1 GW52MO2 3, 5, 9
(M-ASK, 6.5", single slot)
i-Drive, Professional
BMW X6, (E71) 2007 all GW51MO2 GW53MO1 GW53MO2 GW52MO1 GW52MO2 SML1CCC ICO1BM1 3, 5, 9, 10, 12
(CCC, 8.8", dual slot)
CIC Professional
BMW X6, (E71) 2009 all GW51MO2 GW53MO1 GW53MO2 SML1CIC 3, 5, 9, 10, 12
(8.8", dual slot )
BMW Z3 1996 2002 all Business GWL3BM1 GBL3BM1 GW17BM1 GW33BM1 1, 2
BMW Z4 2003 2008 all Business GWL3BM4 GBL3BM4 GW17BM4 GW33BM4 1
BMW Z4 2003 2008 all Business Navigation GWL3BM4 GBL3BM4 GW17BM4 GW33BM4 1
BMW Z4 2003 2008 all Professional Navigation GWL3BM4 GBL3BM4 GW17BM4 GW33BM4 GWP1BM4 CDR2BM4 1, 4, 7
CIC Professional
BMW Z4 (E89) 2009 all SML1CIC 10
(8.8", dual slot )
BMW Z8 2001 2002 all Business GWL3BM1 GBL3BM1 GW17BM1 GW33BM1 1, 2
BMW Z8 2001 2002 all Business CD GWL3BM1 GBL3BM1 GW17BM1 GW33BM1 1, 2
BMW Z8 2001 2002 all Navigation 4:3 GWL3BM1 GBL3BM1 GW17BM1 GW33BM1 1, 2
BMW Z8 2002 2003 all Business GWL3BM4 GBL3BM4 GW17BM4 GW33BM4 GWP1BM4 CDR2BM4 1, 4, 7
BMW Z8 2002 2003 all Business CD GWL3BM4 GBL3BM4 GW17BM4 GW33BM4 GWP1BM4 CDR2BM4 1, 4, 7
Specific notes:
1. Head Units with DSP are not supported
Specific notes for iGateway, Gateway 300, Gateway Lite and Gateway Lite BT Specific notes for Gateway Pro 2. External CD-Changer capability is required
Text display function of the relevant iGateway, Gateway 300 , Gateway Lite / Lite BT product is not available for BMW in case of: Gateway Pro is not compatible if: 3. Japanese spec. BMW is not supported
a.) Becker manufactured head units (except 16:9 Navigation) a.) The head unit is manufactured by Becker (except 16:9 Navigation) 4. Must have phone button on the radio
b.) The head unit has phone preparation (phone button) b.) The radio has factory phone module, or disabling the phone function or R/T button on the steering wheel for Gateway Pro
c.) The head unit has factory phone module of the Gateway Pro is needed 5. it may be necessary to have the car programmed by
by your dealer in order to use the GW500 or GW500s
Head Units with DSP are not supported! with it. For further details please download and read
the installation guide or check Knowledge Base section
Please note: Text option is disabled by default on iGateway, Gateway 300, Gateway Lite and Lite BT . It must be set after the installation 6. Non-Text capable system
7. CDR2BM4 is compatible with Gateway 300 only
8. Dual i-Drive based systems are not supported
9. Programming iPOD (GW500/500S) and phone (GW500S BT) option by Autologic, NCS Expert or other 3rd
party device is required if no factory CD-Changer and / or phone available. Please note: Factory phone has to
be removed if the phone function (HFP) is used on GW500S BT
10.The original TV module function cannot be retained if Smartlink or iCon Drive is installed
11. Cars with factory CD/DVD-Changer and NBT ("Next Big Thing"), also known as CIC-
High (available from Q4 2012) are currently not supported

12. Programming TV and VIM option by Autologic, NCS Expert or other 3rd party device is
* Dual FOT version is required for retaining the original CD-Changer function required for Smartlink or iCon Drive if no factory TV option available