BMW1 October 20266 min readBy AudiCarPlay

BMW F30 3 Series CarPlay Upgrade (2012–2019): CIC, NBT and NBT EVO

The F30-generation 3 Series (sedan F30, Touring F31, Gran Turismo F34) is one of the most popular BMWs in Australia, and one of the best candidates for a CarPlay retrofit. The main thing to know is that the iDrive system changed during its production run.

The F30 used three iDrive systems

Across its run, the F30 family used CIC on early cars, then NBT, then NBT EVO on later cars. The changeover dates vary by build and market, so we confirm yours from the menu or a photo rather than the year alone.

System	Typical era	How it usually looks
CCC	≈ 2003–2008	Early iDrive with a central menu you move up, down, left and right through.
CIC	≈ 2008–2012/13	Vertical list menu (CD/Multimedia, Radio, Telephone, Navigation), sharper screen.
NBT	from 2012	Updated vertical menu, often with ConnectedDrive; touchpad controller on some cars.
NBT EVO	from 2016	ID4 looks like NBT; ID5/ID6 use the horizontal tile layout.

What you get

Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto on your factory screen.
Your iDrive controller still works for supported functions.
Original BMW menus one press away.

Audio routing, the factory camera and any aftermarket gear are checked for your specific car before dispatch.

Price and installation

The interface is A$649, or A$899 supplied and installed in Sydney (subject to location). See the BMW CarPlay interface for full details, or read the complete BMW retrofit guide.

Check your BMW in two minutes

Tell us your model, year and iDrive menu (a photo helps). We confirm the right interface before dispatch — and if it isn't compatible, you get a full refund.

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Frequently asked questions

Which iDrive does my F30 have?

Early F30s typically used CIC, then NBT, with NBT EVO on later cars. The exact changeover varies, so check your menu or send us a photo.

Does it work on the F31 Touring and F34 Gran Turismo?

They share the same iDrive generations as the F30 sedan, so they are assessed the same way — by iDrive system, screen and options fitted.

Ready to add CarPlay to your BMW?

We confirm your exact car before dispatch. If it isn’t compatible, you get a full refund.

See the BMW CarPlay interface

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