BimmerLink
What is BimmerLink?
BimmerLink is a free productivity app that connects to a BMW, MINI or Toyota Supra through a supported OBD adapter or cable. It reads and clears diagnostic trouble codes, shows live sensor data, logs values to CSV files and offers maintenance functions such as service reset and battery registration. Feature availability depends on the vehicle model and its equipment.
Pricing. BimmerLink is free to download on the App Store.
Good for
- Checking diagnostic trouble codes on a BMW, MINI or Toyota Supra
- Recording sensor values to CSV files for analysis
- Resetting service indicators after an oil change or brake pad replacement
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Why this app is in A tier
BimmerLink scores 88 out of 100: rating 94, rating count 82, App Store search rank 74, update recency 100. The four parts are averaged with no weights, and A tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.
Description
BimmerLink is the direct link to your BMW, MINI, or Toyota Supra. Read and clear trouble codes, monitor live sensor data, and perform maintenance functions from your phone. A supported OBD adapter or cable is required. Feature availability depends on your vehicle and its equipment. READ AND CLEAR TROUBLE CODES Read and clear diagnostic trouble codes from all control units in your car. LIVE SENSOR DATA Monitor values such as oil temperature and boost pressure in real time. Create a personalized dashboard to keep the readings that matter to you in view. DATA LOGGING Record sensor values in CSV log files for detailed analysis. CONTROL UNIT FUNCTIONS Access live data and diagnostic functions for individual control units in your car. EXHAUST FLAP CONTROL Choose whether your car's exhaust flap is open or closed. Requires a factory-installed exhaust flap. ACTIVE SOUND DESIGN Mute the artificial engine sound generated by Active Sound Design (ASD). Requires factory-installed ASD. SOUND TUNING Disable exhaust burble on cars equipped with the S55 engine (M2 Competition, M3, and M4). DPF REGENERATION Check the condition of your diesel particulate filter and request a regeneration when
Compare in Car Diagnostics
| Measure | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier | A | A | A |
| Score | 88 / 100 | 88 / 100 | 86 / 100 |
| Rating | 4.7 ★ | 4.8 ★ | 4.8 ★ |
| Ratings | 9.4K | 39.6K | 12.9K |
| Latest ratings · 180d | 3.3 ★ · 20 reviews | 4.7 ★ · 20 reviews | 3.8 ★ · 12 reviews |
| Last update | 24d ago | 36d ago | 98d ago |
| Price | Free download | Free + IAP | Free + IAP |
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Questions about BimmerLink
Do I need extra hardware?
Yes. A supported Bluetooth or Wi-Fi OBD adapter or cable is required. The listing directs users to bimmerlink.app for supported accessories and vehicle information.
Which vehicles are supported?
The listing covers BMW models from the 1 Series (2004+) to the XM (2022+), including i-series and iX models, MINI (2006+) and the Toyota Supra (2019+). Feature availability varies by model and equipment.
Does it work with CarPlay?
Only with the CarPlay add-on, which is an additional in-app purchase. It shows live sensor data and controls the exhaust flap and Active Sound Design from the car's display.
Is BimmerLink free?
BimmerLink is free to download.
What is BimmerLink good for?
BimmerLink is built for checking diagnostic trouble codes on a BMW, MINI or toyota supra, recording sensor values to CSV files for analysis, resetting service indicators after an oil change or brake pad replacement. It sits in the car diagnostics list on AppTierList.
Is BimmerLink worth it?
BimmerLink is A tier, ranked #11 of 18 car diagnostic apps with a score of 88 out of 100, from a 4.7 App Store rating across 9,426 ratings. It is in the list's top tiers; 10 apps rank above it.
How does BimmerLink compare to RepairSolutions2?
BimmerLink is A tier at 88; RepairSolutions2 is A tier at 88. They score the same. BimmerLink is free to download, RepairSolutions2 is free to download, with in-app purchases.
How often is BimmerLink updated?
BimmerLink was updated 24 days ago, which counts in its favour.
All the facts
- List
- Car Diagnostics
- Tier
- A (Excellent)
- Score
- 88 / 100
- Rank in list
- #11 of 18
- Ranking certainty
- settled
- Price
- Free download
- App Store rating
- 4.7 out of 5
- Number of ratings
- 9,426
- Recent reviews
- 3.3 from 20 in the last 180 days
- Current version
- (24 days ago)
- App Store data read
- App Store category
- Productivity
- Good for
- Checking diagnostic trouble codes on a BMW, MINI or Toyota Supra, Recording sensor values to CSV files for analysis, Resetting service indicators after an oil change or brake pad replacement
- Requires
- iOS 15.0 or later
- Size
- 131 MB
- Age rating
- 4+
- Languages
- 13
- Maker
- unclaimed
- As data
- JSON · why it ranks here
Ranking refreshed · how it is computed