When was Bluetooth introduced in the E53?

[LeMansX5]

I know BT was standard on my 2005 X5 made in Oct 2004.

[ducati2242]

My 06 (manufactured july 05 ) 3.0i pairs to any bluetooth fone . Have ifone 4 now but have had ifone3 and many nokias all work for me.

[x555a]

For the uk i believe it is late 03 plates that first came with bluetooth.Mine is a 54 plate (aug 2004)and has it
I don't think a 4.6 would have it mind.

[cjett]

Originally Posted by x555a

For the uk i believe it is late 03 plates that first came with bluetooth.Mine is a 54 plate (aug 2004)and has it
I don't think a 4.6 would have it mind.

This is the correct answer. The switch over for all of the elements necessary in production happened around April '03 for all geographies. So, mid to late '03 or later should be fine. However, it was sold as a dealer option... so, if it was not installed at delivery it can be easily added by purchasing just the bluetooth box.

FWIW, It can be added to earlier models with a bit of effort and expense. The requirements include an upgraded navigation computer (if nav equipped), radio (the one mounted in the trunk), bluetooth box, mic and possibly cabling (depending on date of mfg). I did this upgrade to my early '03 model (built in oct. '02). Interestingly, mine had all of the cabling, but, none of the upgraded components.

[sweetbabu1]

Mine has BT standard in 2004.

[tonytsai0429]

Originally Posted by ducati2242

My 06 (manufactured july 05 ) 3.0i pairs to any bluetooth fone . Have ifone 4 now but have had ifone3 and many nokias all work for me.

strangest thing, the black berry bold won't pair up, yet, when i changed my phone to iphone4, it paired up without hesitation. woked well, and very please with all function...phone book, caller ID, panel dailing and more...