For maybe more detail and photos,
https://xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-forums/...nt-damage.html

I had bookmarked that link, meaning I probably used it successfully when installing my dash cam, where I got power and ground up there behind the map light cluster.

... in my 2001 3.0i

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2001 X5 3.0i, 203k miles, AT, owned since 2014