DIY: NBT retrofit on E53 X5

[crystalworks]

I'm getting excited... might have found my next great expenditure.

Is there a usb input with nbt? I think there is depending on the version you get. Oooooohhhhhh... do want.

[jopecasa]

crystalworks,
There's 2 and you can convert the TCU for a third one.

Believe me.....it's worth the upgrade....though expensive!

Fariz,
Where you able to connect to BMW Apps?

[jopecasa]

Originally Posted by Ricky Bobby

Can anyone answer a question for me - whether the Satellite Radio function is built in? I.E. once everything is hooked up and wired up will it just work as long as I have subscription or is that a separate module?

Built-in....most of them....but need coding on FA and FSC certificates.

[Ricky Bobby]

Yep I see that now just need to enable it with coding and an FSC code! That's great!

[fariz.hashim]

Originally Posted by jopecasa

crystalworks,
There's 2 and you can convert the TCU for a third one.

Believe me.....it's worth the upgrade....though expensive!

Fariz,
Where you able to connect to BMW Apps?

i can use spotify and web radio in connecteddrive without any issue once the phone plug into usb. Which NBT that your using? normal or EVO? mine is normal one

[crystalworks]

Originally Posted by jopecasa

crystalworks,
There's 2 and you can convert the TCU for a third one.

Believe me.....it's worth the upgrade....though expensive!

Fariz,
Where you able to connect to BMW Apps?

Awesome. Cost doesn't bother me... not because I'm wealthy or anything, I just put great value in the enjoyment of my vehicles and I will most likely have this X5 for a VERY long time.

One more thing... does NBT support HD radio? This is a silly thing to most but something my wife and I really miss from our 2013 Optima SX w/ UVO.

[jopecasa]

Originally Posted by fariz.hashim

i can use spotify and web radio in connecteddrive without any issue once the phone plug into usb. Which NBT that your using? normal or EVO? mine is normal one

Mine worked for two days.....then suddenly stopped.

Normal NBT.

[jopecasa]

Originally Posted by crystalworks

Awesome. Cost doesn't bother me... not because I'm wealthy or anything, I just put great value in the enjoyment of my vehicles and I will most likely have this X5 for a VERY long time.

One more thing... does NBT support HD radio? This is a silly thing to most but something my wife and I really miss from our 2013 Optima SX w/ UVO.

Yes it does and is standard on US version NBT.

[fariz.hashim]

Finally manage to finish wiring/cabling except for radio antenna.I still have to wait for the cable extension to arrived. The NBT fit perfectly at the old location for gps and cd changer

[fariz.hashim]

Final product of e53 NBT installation:-

OEM look for NBT Screen.


Idrive Touch replacing the cup holder


USB slot for BMWconnected


Bluetooth for phone call and GPS Navigation is working great without any issue.