
Vgate vLinker BM+ OBD2 Bluetooth Scanner — BMW/Mini BimmerCode
by Vgate
Key Features
- Supports TP transmission protocol for high-volume BimmerCode data transfers
- Ultra-low 3 mA sleep current — safe to leave plugged in permanently
- 100% coverage of all BimmerCode-supported vehicles on Android
- Compatible with iOS (BLE), Android, and Windows PC simultaneously
- Built-in over-voltage, over-current, and over-temperature protection
- Upgraded successor to iCar Pro Bluetooth, optimized for coding app performance
Product Details
- Brand
- Vgate
- Category
- Coding & Diagnostic Tools
- ASIN
- B08BR4KY1G
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Vgate vLinker BM+ OBD2 Bluetooth Scanner — BMW/Mini BimmerCode — Overview
The Vgate vLinker BM+ is not a generic OBD2 dongle repurposed for BMW use — it is engineered from the ground up to meet the specific demands of the BimmerCode app. Where standard adapters stumble during coding sessions due to limited data throughput, the vLinker BM+ leverages the TP transmission protocol to handle the large, sustained data transfers that BMW module coding requires. This is a direct, meaningful upgrade over the previous iCar Pro Bluetooth generation, and it shows in practice.
Compatibility spans iOS (via BLE), Android, and Windows PC, giving you the freedom to code from whichever device is most convenient. Android users get 100% coverage of every BimmerCode-supported vehicle, including E-series and R-series models produced in 2008 or earlier. iOS users should be aware that BimmerCode's iOS app does not support those older E/R-series chassis — verify your specific model on the BimmerCode website before ordering if you are on iPhone.
For daily drivers who prefer the convenience of a permanently installed adapter, the vLinker BM+ is purpose-suited for the job. At idle, the unit drops to a sleep current of just 3 mA, drawing a negligible amount from your battery whether your car sits overnight or over a weekend. Active operating current is a modest 51 mA, well within safe limits during live coding sessions.
Durability and safety are addressed through built-in hardware protections against over-voltage, over-current, and over-temperature conditions — safeguards you simply will not find on budget adapters. Whether you are enabling hidden features, adjusting lighting behavior, or customizing comfort settings, the vLinker BM+ gives you a stable, professional-grade connection that the BimmerCode workflow genuinely depends on.
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Compatible BMW Models
E82
1 Series
E88
1 Series
F22
2 Series
F23
2 Series
F44
2 Series
G42
2 Series
E90
3 Series
E92
3 Series
E93
3 Series
F30
3 Series
F31
3 Series
G20
3 Series
G21
3 Series
F32
4 Series
F33
4 Series
F36
4 Series
G22
4 Series
G26
4 Series
F10
5 Series
G30
5 Series
G38
5 Series
E63
6 Series
E64
6 Series
G32
6 Series
E65
7 Series
F01
7 Series
G11
7 Series
G70
7 Series
E31
8 Series
G14
8 Series
G15
8 Series
G16
8 Series
E84
X1
F48
X1
E83
X3
F25
X3
G01
X3
F26
X4
G02
X4
E53
X5
E70
X5
F15
X5
G05
X5
E71
X6
F16
X6
G06
X6
G07
X7
E85
Z4
E89
Z4
G29
Z4
F87
M2
G87
M2
F80
M3
G80
M3
G81
M3
F82
M4
F83
M4
G82
M4
G83
M4
F90
M5
F91
M8
F92
M8
F93
M8