hamishblyth

No. The ability to reprogram the radio started in vehicles made in September 2009 and newer

Your 1999 E39 has the old-generation non-reprogrammable radio in it.

To make the radio work in NZ, simply exchange the Japanese radio module with the European equivalent radio module.

This is easy and relatively cheap to do, on ebay Germany the radio modules sometimes sell for as little as <$100 NZD

PS: M means "Memory"

PPS: Service mode on the 4:3 monitor and 16:9 monitor is activated with the SELECT button

PPPS: Jap radios of the age of your car do not have a Service Mode

hi can advise bmw part number to look for please

hi if any one has for sale a stereo that will fit into my 525 99 e39 which currently has a tv tuner gps etc mine is ex japan and radio coverage is useless even with band expander either contact me through this site or email me direct on h.l.blyth@gmail.com

cheers

hamish