To get a CD player, simply swap for a CD version of your headunit. You cannot have a DVD version.

To check the version number, enter the SET menu, the version number is in the top right of the screen, eg 4-100.

Not sure if the x5 has a cd option does it?? only the e46.

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A CD player (ord DVD player) will not fit in the 16:9 display module. You are pretty much stuck with the cassette unless you want to totally rebuild the housing.

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MKIV Navigation, 16:9 Display, Bluetooth, TV/Video with Backup Camera, Sirius, and Aux Input

That blows.

Thanks for the info!

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2004 (05/04 build) X5 4.4i - Silver/Black - Premium Package, Sport PAckage, Rear Climate Package, 19" Wheels, Navigation, Park Distance Control

If youre looking to do a 16:9 with a cd slot behind it then youre going to have to swap out the c43 radio tuner in the trunk. You can plug the 16:9 unit in with the c43 but it will still "think" its a cassette player and the monitor will open and close continuously. You would have to upgrade the radio tuner from a c43 to a BM53 tuner. In addition you will need a retrofit adapter that will convert the plug for the c43 into a plug for a BM53 as the two units use a round connector and a square connector. You can purchase this adapter from European Auto Source for $125.

I tried doing this in my E46 and it didnt work. The monitor wouldnt stop opening and closing. Also the cd just kept ejecting.

I hope this makes sense. Others tend to get confused as there is very little info on the different radio tuners out there.

I thought all MKIV NAV cars had BM53. Is that not the case? Can you point me in the right direction with someplace that sells the head units?
Thanks

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2004 (05/04 build) X5 4.4i - Silver/Black - Premium Package, Sport PAckage, Rear Climate Package, 19" Wheels, Navigation, Park Distance Control

Yes, all MKIV nav cars have BM53. My car came with a MKIII with a c43 radio tuner and a 4:3 cassette. I purchased a 16:9 monitor with a cassete and swapped out the smaller screen monitor.

Gregorio whats your location? Are you in the USA? Are you looking for one with a cassette or a cd player behind ?

I'm in Northern California and looking for a CD player to put behind my NAV screen

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2004 (05/04 build) X5 4.4i - Silver/Black - Premium Package, Sport PAckage, Rear Climate Package, 19" Wheels, Navigation, Park Distance Control