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BMW 520 OBD port location

One generation, 2010–2017.

2010–2017

F10

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Location

RHD (UK): Driver's footwell, on the door side of the steering column, below and slightly outward of the steering column, above the footrest. Reach under the lower dash trim on the right-hand side of the steering column — the port faces downward and is directly accessible without kneeling outside the car. Same position on all F10 trims (SE, Luxury, M Sport). LHD: Mirror position — on the door side of the steering column, which is the left side.

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Questions

BMW 520 OBD questions

F10 (2010–2017): RHD (UK): Driver's footwell, on the door side of the steering column, below and slightly outward of the steering column, above the footrest.

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