Wireless CarPlay & Android Auto for BMW 3 Series (F30)
Vehicle-specific retrofit kits for the F30, F31, F34 and F35 3 Series. Wireless CarPlay and Android Auto with the iDrive controller, factory audio and parking sensors fully retained.
A vehicle-specific retrofit kit for BMW 3 Series F30 / F31 / F34 / F35 (2012–2019) that adds wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto while keeping the factory iDrive, display and audio system fully working.
The kit connects behind the factory head unit through a plug-and-play T-harness — nothing is cut, spliced or coded. The iDrive controller, touchpad (where fitted), steering-wheel buttons, factory amplifier, microphone and parking sensors all keep working, and because the installation is fully reversible the car can be returned to stock at any time. Choose a hidden CarPlay interface that keeps the original display, a 10.25-inch or 12.3-inch factory-style Linux screen, or a Qualcomm-powered Android screen.
Owners of the earlier E90 / E91 / E92 / E93 3 Series (2005–2012) are covered too — see the BMW & MINI brand page for the full fitment list.
Key features
- Wireless CarPlay & Android Auto
- iDrive controller & steering-wheel buttons fully retained
- Factory amplifier, speakers & microphone keep working
- Plug-and-play T-harness — no cutting, no coding
- Front & rear camera support
- Fully reversible — back to stock any time
Keep the factory screen, or go bigger
Every route keeps iDrive, the steering-wheel buttons and the original audio path working.
CarPlay interface — keep your screen
A hidden module behind the dash adds wireless CarPlay and Android Auto to the original F30 display. Nothing visible changes; the car looks factory from the outside and inside.
Linux screen — factory-style upgrade
Replace the 6.5" or 8.8" display with a 10.25" or 12.3" factory-fit Linux screen. Boots in seconds, keeps every factory function, and looks like it was fitted at the plant.
Android screen — full flexibility
A Qualcomm-powered Android display with wireless CarPlay, Android Auto and native Android apps when parked. Choose 10.25" or 12.3" for the F30 platform.
Identify your iDrive system
The kit you need depends entirely on which head unit is fitted. Two F30s that look identical can take different parts.
| System | Production years | Factory screen | What it means for you |
|---|---|---|---|
| NBT | 2012 – 2016 | 6.5" / 8.8" | The most common F30 platform. Tile-style iDrive menu, no factory touchscreen. |
| NBT EVO (ID5 / ID6) | 2016 – 2019 | 6.5" / 8.8" / 10.25" | Late F30 and LCI cars. Horizontally scrolling menu, optional touchscreen. |
Not sure which one you have? The quickest check is the iDrive menu design: NBT EVO uses the newer ID5 / ID6 layout with large horizontal tiles, while NBT uses the older grid. If you are still unsure, send us a photo of your screen and menu through the contact page and we will confirm the exact part within one business day.
Upgrade options for the F30 / F31 / F34 / F35
All parts below are dedicated (private-mould) units — no universal frames, no dashboard cutting.
| Upgrade | iDrive system | Screen | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| CarPlay interface (factory screen retained) | CIC / NBT / EVO | Original | Matched to your build date |
| Linux screen — standard | NBT | 10.25" | AL-9213 |
| Linux screen — standard | NBT | 12.3" | AL-9313 (LHD) |
| Linux screen — ultra-slim | NBT | 10.25" | AL-9013 |
| Linux screen — ultra-slim | NBT | 12.3" | AL-9613 |
| Linux screen — EVO | NBT EVO | 10.25" | AL-9513 |
| Linux screen — EVO | NBT EVO | 12.3" | AL-9813 |
| Android screen (Qualcomm) | NBT | 10.25" | AL-5213 |
| Android screen (Qualcomm) | NBT | 12.3" | AL-5313 |
| Android screen (Qualcomm) | NBT EVO | 10.25" | AL-5513 |
| Android screen (Qualcomm) | NBT EVO | 12.3" | AL-5553 |
| Digital instrument cluster | NBT / EVO | 12.3" | AL-8613 |
Vehicle systems are for reference. Every order is matched to your exact model year, build date and options — send us your vehicle details and we confirm the correct part before dispatch.
What fitting an F30 kit involves
Typical workshop time: 1.5 – 3 hours depending on the option chosen.
Remove the trim
The display surround and a few trim panels come off with plastic tools. No drilling, no cutting.
Connect the T-harness
The kit harness plugs between the factory head unit and the original wiring. Every connector is keyed — it only fits one way.
Fit the module or screen
The interface hides behind the dash; a replacement screen mounts on the original brackets using factory fixings.
Test and refit
CarPlay, Android Auto, cameras, steering-wheel buttons and the original iDrive menu are tested before the trim goes back.
A vehicle-specific installation guide is provided with every order, and our technical team supports your installer directly by email or WhatsApp if anything needs checking. Because the kit is fully reversible, the car can be returned to stock at any time without a trace.
Not sure which F30 kit you need?
Send us your model year and a photo of your iDrive menu — we confirm the right part within one business day.
Looking for the interface itself? See the dedicated product pages: CarPlay interface for BMW & MINI NBT and NBT EVO — the interface-kit option on this page is the same platform family.