Add wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto to your BMW 3 Series while keeping everything you already have: the factory screen, the iDrive controller, steering wheel buttons, and BMW's own sound quality. CarPlay Direct is the official UK authorised Mr12Volt stockist, so whether you're driving an E90, E91, E92 or E93, or a newer F30, F31 or F34, there's a genuine kit built specifically for your car's system.
BMW 3 Series Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
Find Your BMW 3 Series CarPlay Kit
Apple Carplay & Android Auto Upgrades
Your BMW 3 Series runs one of several different iDrive systems depending on when it was built, and each needs its own kit. Use the table below to find yours by year, then check it against your dashboard underneath, some cars sit right on a changeover and the screen is the only way to be sure.
| Your BMW 3 Series | Years | System | Kit |
|---|---|---|---|
| E90 / E91 / E92 / E93 (saloon, touring, coupe, convertible, M3) | Before 2009 | CCC | CCC kit, £364.99 |
| E90 / E91 / E92 / E93 (saloon, touring, coupe, convertible, M3) | 2009 to 2012 | CIC | CIC kit, £364.99 |
| F30 / F31 / F34 (saloon, touring, Gran Turismo) | Late 2011 to 2012 | CIC/NBT (early) | Not currently available, get in touch |
| F30 / F31 / F34 / F80 (saloon, touring, Gran Turismo, M3) | 2012 to 2016 | NBT | NBT kit, £364.99 |
| F30 / F31 / F34 / F35 / F80 (saloon, touring, Gran Turismo, M3) | 2016 to 2019 | NBT EVO | NBT EVO kit, £364.99 |
Not sure? Check your dashboard
Look at your iDrive screen and controller and match it to one of the four types below.
CCC (before 2009)
● 8.8-inch or 6.5-inch screen, noticeably lower resolution, not widescreen, with a slightly curved top edge
CIC (2009 to 2012)
8.8-inch high-resolution screen, or a smaller 6.5-inch “CIC MID” screen on base trims
NBT (2012 to 2016)
8.8-inch or 10.25-inch screen, noticeably sharper and wider than CIC
Must have factory-fitted Professional Navigation
NBT EVO (2016 - 2019)
8.8-inch or 10.25-inch full widescreen as standard, there's no narrower option
Must have factory-fitted Professional Navigation
Still not sure?
WhatsApp us your registration or VIN and we'll confirm compatibility before you order.
(before 2009)
CCC kit for BMW E90 / E91 / E92 / E93
The Mr12Volt CCC interface connects directly to your BMW 3 series MOST fibre optic network, the same digital audio path BMW itself uses, so sound quality, steering wheel controls and iDrive operation all work exactly as intended.
Wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto
Keeps your factory screen, iDrive controller and steering wheel controls
Genuine MOST fibre optic integration, not an AUX or Bluetooth dongle
Reverse, front and side camera inputs supported
Official UK stock, full manufacturer warranty
(2009 to 2012)
CIC kit for BMW E90 / E91 / E92 / E93
If your 3 Series has the CIC system, this Mr121Volt kit brings wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto to your factory display through the same genuine MOST fibre optic integration.
Wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto
Keeps your factory screen, iDrive controller and steering wheel controls
Genuine MOST fibre optic integration, not an AUX or Bluetooth dongle
Reverse, front and side camera inputs supported
Official UK stock, full manufacturer warranty
(2012 to 2016)
NBT Kit for BMW F30 / F31 / F34 / F80
If your F30, F31, F34 or F80 M3 has the NBT system, this kit brings wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto to your factory display through the same genuine MOST fibre optic integration. F80 M3 cars built from launch in March 2014 to around mid-2015 ran NBT, later cars moved to NBT EVO, see below.
Wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto
Keeps your factory screen, iDrive controller and steering wheel controls
Genuine MOST fibre optic integration, not an AUX or Bluetooth dongle
Compatible with 8.8 inch screens and 10.25-inch screens
Official UK stock, full manufacturer warranty
(2016 - 2019)
NBT EVO kit for BMW F30 / F31 / F34 / F35 / F80
LLater F30, F31, F34, F35 and F80 M3 models with the NBT EVO system get the same genuine wireless CarPlay and Android Auto experience through Mr12Volt's MOST fibre optic interface. F80 M3 cars built from around mid-2015 onwards ran NBT EVO.
Wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto
Keeps your factory screen, iDrive controller and steering wheel controls
Genuine MOST fibre optic integration, not an AUX or Bluetooth dongle
Works with 8.8-inch and 10.25-inch screens, not compatible with 6.5-inch screens
Official UK stock, full manufacturer warranty
Why choose Mr12Volt
Many low-cost BMW CarPlay adapters connect through the AUX input, which means compromised sound quality
and reduced functionality. Every genuine Mr12Volt interface integrates directly with your BMW's MOST fibre optic network instead, preserving digital audio quality, steering wheel controls and iDrive operation exactly as BMW intended.
Official UK authorised Mr12Volt stockist
Full manufacturer warranty
UK stock for fast dispatch
UK-based support
Nationwide network of approved installers, or fit it yourself in a few hours
FAQ
Yes, if your car has CCC (before 2009), CIC (2009 to 2012), NBT (2012 to 2016) or NBT EVO (2016 to 2019). We don't currently have a kit for F30/F31/F34 cars built between late 2011 and 2012, or for the newest G20/G21 models from 2019 onwards, get in touch and we'll let you know as soon as that changes.
Check the Find Your Kit section
above, it covers the screen size and controller layout for each system. If
you're still unsure, send us your registration and we'll confirm it.
Yes. The E9x M3 (E90 saloon, E92
coupe, E93 convertible) uses the same CCC and CIC systems as the standard E90
to E93 range, so it's covered by those kits. The F80 M3 uses NBT from launch in
March 2014 to around mid-2015, then NBT EVO from around mid-2015 to the end of
production in 2018, both covered above.
Yes. Apple CarPlay has been
standard from the factory since the G20/G21 launched in 2019, running on BMW's
newer iDrive 7 (OS7) system. You don't need a kit from us, it's already built
in.
No. Every Mr12Volt kit integrates directly with your BMW's own MOST fibre optic network, so steering wheel controls, factory speakers and sound processing all continue to work exactly as before.
Yes, every kit supports both, wirelessly.
Most customers fit their kit in
one to two hours using basic trim tools. If you'd rather have it professionally
installed, we can recommend an approved installer near you.
Send us your registration or VIN
and we'll confirm the correct kit before you order, no guesswork. Contact us.