Wireless CarPlay & Android Auto for BMW 5 Series (F10)
For the F10, F11 Touring, F18 long-wheelbase and F07 Gran Turismo. Fits both CIC and NBT iDrive, with the widest choice of screen sizes in the Autoconnekt range.
A vehicle-specific retrofit kit for BMW 5 Series F10 / F11 / F07 / F18 (2010–2017) that adds wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto while keeping the factory iDrive and audio system fully working.
Early F10 cars run the CIC iDrive with a 7-inch display; facelift and later cars moved to NBT. Neither generation ever offered CarPlay or Android Auto. Autoconnekt builds a dedicated kit for each platform, connected behind the factory head unit through a plug-and-play T-harness with nothing cut or coded. Keep the original screen entirely, replace it with a 10.25-inch or 12.3-inch factory-fit Linux widescreen, or step up to a 15.6-inch widescreen Android unit on the NBT platform.
Key features
- Wireless CarPlay & Android Auto
- CIC and NBT platforms covered
- iDrive controller & steering-wheel buttons retained
- Original screen kept — or 10.25" / 12.3" Linux widescreen
- 15.6" widescreen Android option (NBT)
- No cutting, no coding — fully reversible
Identify your iDrive system
The F10 changed platform mid-life, and the two take different parts.
| System | Production years | Factory screen | What it means for you |
|---|---|---|---|
| CIC | 2010 – 2012 | 7" | Early F10. Grid-style iDrive menu, hard-disk navigation. |
| NBT | 2013 – 2017 | 7" / 10.25" | Facelift and later cars. Tile-style menu, optional larger display. |
The production change happened during 2012, so a 2012-built car can be either platform. If you are not sure, send us a photo of your iDrive menu through the contact page and we will confirm the platform before you order.
Upgrade options for the F10 / F11 / F18 / F07
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 | Original | Matched to your build date |
| Linux screen — standard | CIC | 10.25" | AL-9208 |
| Linux screen — standard | CIC | 12.3" | AL-9378 |
| Linux screen — standard | NBT | 10.25" | AL-9218 |
| Linux screen — standard | NBT | 12.3" | AL-9388 |
| Linux screen — ultra-slim | CIC | 10.25" | AL-9078 |
| Linux screen — ultra-slim | NBT | 10.25" | AL-9088 |
| Linux screen — ultra-slim | NBT | 12.3" | AL-9688 |
| Linux screen — vertical-screen style | CIC | 10.25" | AL-9278 |
| Linux screen — vertical-screen style | NBT | 10.25" | AL-9288 |
| Android screen (Qualcomm) | CIC | 10.25" | AL-5208 |
| Android screen (Qualcomm) | NBT | 10.25" | AL-5218 |
| Android screen (Qualcomm) | NBT | 12.3" | AL-5388 |
| Android screen — wide-screen | NBT | 15.6" | AL-6388 |
F07 Gran Turismo has its own dedicated parts (AL-9258 / AL-9268 / AL-9068 and related). Vehicle systems are for reference — every order is matched to your exact build date and options.
What fitting an F10 kit involves
Typical workshop time: 1.5 – 3 hours depending on the option chosen.
Remove the display trim
The monitor surround comes off with plastic tools. The factory screen is held by factory fixings — nothing is cut.
Connect the harness
The kit harness plugs between the head unit and the original wiring. Every connector is keyed to the car.
Fit the module or screen
A interface hides behind the dash; a replacement screen mounts on the original F10 brackets.
Test and refit
CarPlay, Android Auto, cameras, iDrive and steering-wheel controls are tested before the trim goes back.
Which F10 do you have?
CIC or NBT, sedan or Gran Turismo — send us the details and we will match the exact kit.
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.