BMW iDrive Fault? – iDrive Repair Services
If you have a new BMW with the optional upgrade BMW iDrive MFD Multi Function Display Satellite Navigation System, then you may be aware of some of the problems which car owners across the country are experiencing with these units. They’re pretty cool, look great in the dash but at £2000+ they don’t come cheap!
A very common problem that most people are experiencing is complete screen failure which is common across the entire BMW iDrive MFD Multi Function Display Satellite Navigation System range. When they fail, BMW render the entire unit useless and advise that it must be replaced – if it’s replaced under warranty then you’re very lucky but otherwise it seems like a very costly replacement which is where we come in.
Before parting with your hard earned cash, there is a very good chance that your existing unit can be repaired saving you a LOT of money. We offer a complete strip down and rebuild of your existing unit in as little as 3 days. Repaired units are returned with our Lifetime warranty and are fully Plug & Play – meaning no programming will be required.
Our iDrive Remanufacturing Procedure
All units are first tested on our purpose built testing station which allows us to power the unit up and simulate it as if it was still connected to the vehicle. We can then assess the problem and confirm all underlying faults. We then proceed to carrying out the repairs, replacing any necessary major components including the liquid crystal display (LCD). After repairs the unit is re-assembled and tested again to confirm full functionality before returning the unit to you.
Your repaired iDrive will be returned fully Plug & Play with a Lifetime warranty
There are various different models of the iDrive Multi Function (MFD) Satellite Navigation System and even if you’re driving a different vehicle with similar issues, it’s possible that we can still help you.
The BMW iDrive Satellite Navigation System Is Found Fitted To Following Vehicles
- BMW 1-Series E81 / E82 / E87 / E88
114i / 114d / 116i / 116d / 118i / 118d / 120i / 120d / 123i / 123d / 125i / 125d / 130i / 130d / 135i / 135d - BMW 3-Series E90 / E91 / E92 / E93
316i / 316d / 318i / 318d / 320i / 320si / 320d / 323i / 325i / 325d / 330i / 330d / 335i / 335d - BMW 5-Series E60 / E61
520i / 520d / 523i / 525i / 525d / 530i / 530d / 535d / 540i / 545i / 550i - BMW 6-Series E63 / E64
630i / 635d / 645Ci / 650Ci - BMW 7-Series E65 / E66 / E67 / E68 / F01 / F02
730i / 730d / 735i / 740i / 740d / 745i / 745d / 750i / 760i - BMW X5 E70 & BMW X6 E71
Common BMW iDrive Satellite Navigation System Faults
- CD Read Errors
- Display Faults
- Will Not Accept or Eject CD
- Route Not Calculating Correctly
- Navigation Not Possible
If you’ve got an issue with your BMW iDrive Multi Function Display (MFD) Satellite Navigation Unit, then before purchasing a new unit give us a call and see how we can help you today.

Ajaz is a seasoned automotive electronics engineer with deep expertise in remanufacturing vehicle electronics. He has developed skills in all areas of the automotive field, from rebuilding hydraulic steering components, and mechanical gearboxes and reworking intricate vehicle electronics. Ajaz also acquired Bodyteq, a London-based vehicle bodyshop where he has developed extensive knowledge in automotive refinishing.
Alongside his automotive career, Ajaz has built a career in the IT industry, gaining accredited certification as an AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, Cloud Architect, and Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) specialist.
Hi, i have a 64 plate bmw 1 series. The I-drive comes on and keeps rebooting itself every 20 seconds. Is this possible to fix?
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2015 320d msport.
Connected Drive shows then changes to starting but times out and keeps repeating, but does not connect.
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I have a bmw 320d 56 plate. My idrive keeps flashing but never comes on. So basically whenever I drive I just hear it about to come on but never comes on it just flashes. Happens every few minutes or seconds.
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series 3 320 m 65 plate i drive keeps rebooting every 45 seconds can you fix it at all please
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Hi I have a 54 plate BMW 1 series
The flap monitor has frozen and the BMW logo has move so you can only see half of it And will not work. Ply can you help
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I have A 2018 x3 sport whose sat nav / media consul appears to crash giving what i call a flashing blue screen of frath display with magneti Marevella on the screen. The display unit has been replaced once , it has since been in for a Reboot ( 4 months ago) and now gone again. Any advice/ pricing please?
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Please can someone advise a cost for replacing or fixing my I Drive on my 116D sport, 14 plate.
BMW is showing on my screen with no music or CD. All fault checks online completed, been plugged in at local garage with no joy either.
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hello, we have a bmw 735i 2004 I drive is temperamental it only works now and again also the central locking is the same? can I have a rough quote please?
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Had a replacement idrive put in and now it wont let Me choose the navigation option, any ideas how to fix it?
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my bmw e91 2006 idrive always works in the morning especially when its cold but if i stop and park after perhaps 1 hour (75 miles) it wont start again…no radio,sat nave and selector wheel just spins!
when its working all seems ok
what do you suggest?
regards roger
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