BMW 5 Series F10 F11 F18 Apple CarPlay & Android Auto Touch Screen Upgrade

10.25" Linux Touch Screen Replacement with Wireless Apple CarPlay for BMW 5 Series F10, F11 & F18 Models

Upgrade your BMW 5 Series F10, F11 or F18 with a modern 10.25" touchscreen display featuring built-in Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto functionality while retaining full compatibility with your original BMW CIC or NBT infotainment system.

Designed specifically for compatible BMW 5 Series models, this OEM-style touchscreen upgrade transforms your vehicle's infotainment experience with modern smartphone connectivity, touchscreen functionality, voice control, navigation apps, music streaming and multimedia features whilst maintaining the factory appearance and functionality of your BMW interior.

The larger 10.25" display provides a significant visual upgrade over the factory screen, giving your cabin a more modern and premium appearance while improving everyday usability.

Professionally supplied and fitted by Uchiha Customs in Bristol, this BMW 5 Series Apple CarPlay retrofit delivers modern technology and convenience without compromising the original BMW driving experience.

Key Features

• Designed for BMW 5 Series F10, F11 and F18 models

• Compatible with BMW CIC and NBT systems

• Large 10.25" IPS touchscreen display

• Wireless Apple CarPlay support

• Wired Apple CarPlay support

• Wired Android Auto support

• Retains original BMW CIC and NBT system functionality

• OEM-style integration

• Touchscreen operation

• Built-in Bluetooth

• Built-in WiFi

• Built-in microphone

• Siri voice control support

• Google Assistant support

• USB media playback

• USB video playback

• Compatible with factory iDrive controller

• Steering wheel control compatibility

• Factory parking sensor compatibility

• Factory reverse camera compatibility

• Front camera compatibility

• Rear camera compatibility

• 360-degree camera compatibility

• Automatic reverse camera switching

• Plug-and-play installation

• No coding required

• Easily switch between BMW system and CarPlay interface

• Professional installation available

Apple CarPlay for BMW 5 Series F10 F11 & F18

Bring modern smartphone integration to your BMW 5 Series with fully integrated Apple CarPlay functionality displayed directly on the upgraded 10.25" touchscreen.

Access navigation, calls, messages, music streaming and your favourite smartphone apps through a clean, intuitive interface designed specifically for driving.

Compatible applications include:

• Apple Maps

• Google Maps

• Waze

• Spotify

• Apple Music

• Amazon Music

• WhatsApp

• Audible

• Podcasts

• BBC Sounds

• Many other Apple CarPlay compatible applications

Wireless Apple CarPlay automatically connects when entering the vehicle, allowing you to enjoy a seamless driving experience without the need for cables.

Android Auto for BMW 5 Series

Android Auto brings intelligent smartphone integration to your BMW F10, F11 or F18.

Use Google Maps with live traffic updates, stream music, make calls, send messages and control compatible applications through voice commands, touchscreen controls or the original BMW iDrive controller.

Please note that Android Auto operates via a wired USB connection.

Full BMW OEM Integration

Unlike many aftermarket multimedia systems, this BMW 5 Series touchscreen upgrade retains all original BMW functionality.

When Apple CarPlay or Android Auto is inactive, your original BMW CIC or NBT system continues to operate exactly as it did from the factory.

Compatible OEM functions include:

• BMW CIC system

• BMW NBT system

• Factory iDrive controller

• Steering wheel controls

• Factory parking sensors

• Factory reverse cameras

• Factory 360 cameras

• Vehicle settings

• Original BMW menus

• Vehicle information displays

• Service information

Switching between systems is simple. Press and hold the Menu button on the iDrive controller for approximately two seconds to switch between the BMW interface and the CarPlay system.

BMW F10 F11 F18 10.25" Touch Screen Upgrade

One of the standout features of this upgrade is the larger 10.25" touchscreen display, which dramatically improves both the appearance and usability of your BMW's interior.

The premium IPS display offers:

• Large 10.25" widescreen format

• Sharp image quality

• Excellent colour reproduction

• Improved brightness

• Wide viewing angles

• Responsive touch controls

• High-definition resolution

The result is a cleaner, more modern cockpit that feels closer to the latest BMW infotainment systems.

Camera Compatibility

The system fully supports both factory and aftermarket camera systems.

Compatible with:

• Factory reverse cameras

• Front cameras

• Rear cameras

• 360-degree camera systems

When reverse gear is selected, the display automatically switches to the camera view without requiring any manual intervention.

Vehicle Compatibility

Designed for BMW 5 Series models equipped with either the BMW CIC or BMW NBT infotainment system.

If you are unsure whether your BMW is equipped with a CIC or NBT system, simply contact Uchiha Customs with your registration number or VIN and we can verify compatibility before purchase.

Professional BMW 5 Series CarPlay Installation in Bristol

At Uchiha Customs, we specialise in BMW Apple CarPlay retrofits, Android Auto upgrades, screen replacements, coding and OEM-style vehicle technology enhancements.

Every BMW F10, F11 and F18 installation is carried out professionally with careful integration into the vehicle's existing systems, ensuring a clean factory-style finish whilst maintaining full OEM functionality.

All systems are fully tested before handover to ensure complete operation and customer satisfaction.

DIY Self-Install Option

For experienced installers and vehicle enthusiasts, this BMW 5 Series touchscreen upgrade can also be supplied as a self-install kit.

The plug-and-play design means no coding is required, making installation significantly simpler than many traditional retrofit solutions.

DIY kits are ideal for:

• Experienced BMW enthusiasts

• Independent workshops

• Automotive installers

• Customers located outside Bristol

• International customers

• Trade buyers

Technical support is available should assistance be required during installation.

Package Contents

• 1 x 10.25" IPS Touch Screen Display

• 1 x Power Harness

• 1 x USB Cable

Please Note

This is a Linux-based multimedia display and is not an Android operating system.

Apple CarPlay and Android Auto require a compatible smartphone connection to access their functionality. Without a connected device, the display operates using the original BMW system and USB media playback functions only.

This upgrade is designed to enhance your existing BMW infotainment system whilst retaining factory functionality and should be viewed as an OEM-style retrofit rather than a complete replacement of the original BMW CIC or NBT platform.