Ok I got a BM53 radio to upgrade my 2000 E39 M5.

I have this list of parts that I need to get:

61.12-6 913 957 Round Pin to Flat Pin Main Radio Harness Adapter
61.12-6.913.955 New Gen Radio Antenna Adapter
61.12-6.924.785 10-Pin to 12-Pin Radio Audio Input Adapter
61.12-0.140.718 CD Changer Audio Input Cable
82.11-0 149 390 Aux Input Adapter Kit for New Gen Radio


I want to 1) confirm that is the correct list and 2) get some sort of high level idea of what I'm getting myself into with this install. Do all these parts go in the trunk? Is there any requirement for any of these cables to run from the trunk to the dash?

Looking at the BM53 radio there is only like 2 or 3 plugs in on it. I'm scratching my head over how many cables I need and where they would go.

Also, I have an ICELink in place of the 6 Changer CD. Do I still need that cable? Or do I need something else?

• Got a BM53 radio finally - trevize 2007-10-05 13:20:03 (291 views)
  • That is the correct cable list. They are all in the trunk and easy. (url) - Brian 2007-10-05 13:31:47 (206 views)
    • Re: That is the correct cable list. They are all in the trunk and easy. - ernatz 2007-10-18 23:04:36 (101 views)
      • Re: That is the correct cable list. They are all in the trunk and easy. (url) - Brian 2007-10-19 06:15:17 (131 views)
    • Re: That is the correct cable list. They are all in the trunk and easy. - trevize 2007-10-11 23:00:49 (103 views)
      • Double-check the 10-pin to 12-pin adapter PN 61.12-6.924.785 - Brian 2007-10-11 23:09:14 (127 views)
        • Re: Double-check the 10-pin to 12-pin adapter PN 61.12-6.924.785 - trevize 2007-10-12 08:01:55 (112 views)
          • The CD changer's coax output is no longer used with the BM53 - Brian 2007-10-12 08:32:48 (155 views)
            • Re: The CD changer's coax output is no longer used with the BM53 - trevize 2007-10-13 12:37:56 (133 views)
            • Re: The CD changer's coax output is no longer used with the BM53 - trevize 2007-10-12 08:47:35 (115 views)