Vgate vLinker BM Bluetooth OBD2 Scanner — BMW/Mini (E/F/G/I/R Series)

With the right app loaded, the vLinker BM turns your Android phone or Windows laptop into a genuinely capable BMW diagnostic tool. Unlock hidden features via Bimmercode, perform battery registration after a swap, trigger exhaust flap control, run DPF regeneration cycles, and read or clear fault codes from every control unit in the car through BimmerLink. Beyond BMW-specific functions, it supports all standard OBD-II protocols — KWP2000, SAE J1850, ISO 15765-4, and SAE J1939 — so it pulls double duty with third-party apps like Torque Pro, OBD Fusion, FORScan, and Car Scanner on any OBD-II compliant vehicle from 1996 onward.

Safety features are handled thoughtfully: backfeed protection prevents the adapter from sending unwanted current back into the vehicle's network, and automatic sleep mode drops current draw to as low as 3mA when idle, so leaving it plugged in between sessions won't compromise your battery. The adapter is plug-and-play — no installation beyond seating it in the OBD-II port under your dash.

One important note before purchasing: this version is designed exclusively for Android and Windows. iOS users will need a different adapter entirely. If you also need access to Ford's proprietary SW-CAN or MS-CAN networks, Vgate's vLinker MC is the appropriate upgrade. For BMW and Mini owners running Bimmercode or BimmerLink on Android or Windows, however, the vLinker BM delivers the hardware capability the apps demand at a price that makes it an easy call. Vgate strongly recommends verifying your specific vehicle's compatibility on the Bimmercode website before ordering.