FOXWELLNT510 Elite Scan Tool fit for BMW Scanner Full Diagnostic Tool OBD2 Scanner, All System Bi-Directional Control Code Reader with All Reset Services, Battery Registration Tool fit for BMW Mini

Well built, bright screen. Instruction pamphlet gives the basics for each model of vehicle, scroll through the menu and everything you need is right there. Registered a new battery and cycled the ABS module when I installed new brakes. This thing is awesome, it's truly a time and money saver.

worked as needed to check and clear the codes on my 2012 mini R56

Easy to operate

Had an airbag code that I wanted to read on a Mazda and thought this would work. In reality it could initially only read the basic engine codes, until after I contacted customer support and learned you have to use their "Smart VIN" menu, which only works for one brand (in this case BMW, or whichever model you initially buy). In order to use advanced features for other brands you have to buy software packages at $80/brand. Which means in the end it costs me nearly $250 to get the functions I actually needed.On one hand, I wish this was more clearly stated as I definitely didn't get the message this *only* works on BMW unless you pay more. I mean OBD2 is literally a standard protocol so I incorrectly figured if it could read a BMW SRS code it could read a Mazda SRS code. Wrong...On the other hand, in the end it did have the functionality I needed to pull SRS codes, identity my issue and resolve it with a new steering wheel clock spring, and even calibrate the passenger side occupancy classification system (a nice bonus). It just cost more than anticipated.Menus are decently intuitive and easy to read. Definitely recommend connecting it to your WiFi as there was a firmware update available for the base system software when I did and that's also how you can "shop" for additional brand software packages too.

Functions perfectly with my 2007 328i.

Yesterday I received a new NT510 unit from Amazon, and today I tried to use it to read and clear an ABS code on my 1999 BMW 528i Touring.Out of the box, the unit failed to auto-detect the VIN, so I entered the VIN manually.Once that was done, the unit did an "auto-scan" which it said was 100% complete but only listed two control units, the Engine DME and EGS/AGS/SMG transmission systems. The unit was successfully communicating, as I was able to read the adaptation data from the transmission module. It detected no other control modules. Despite me running the auto-scan, and saving the vehicle, including naming it, etc. The unit failed to save the vehicle profile. I tried to look at modules directly, and got "unable to communicate" errors for every other unit in the vehicle.Thinking the software might be out of date, I went on to the web site and created a Foxwell user ID and password, which it immediately sent a verification e-mail for, and the account was created. I then downloaded the Foxscanner app. - Pro tip - for some reason when it asks where you want to install the app, it defaults to the D: drive - you'll likely want to click on the arrow just to the right of that, and browse to a new location like C:\Applications . In any case, pick a location that actually exists on your computer.I then registered my device (NOTE: for anyone doing this - after you log in to the software, to register the unit, you'll need the serial number (printed on the back of the unit, and a pre-set (not user created) password, which is IN THE UNIT SOFTWARE (look in the SETUP menu, then navigate to the ABOUT icon, and it will display what you need). Once the unit was registered, I updated the software (easiest way to do this is to turn off the unit, pull the SD card, put it in a card reader, or SD slot on your laptop, and once windows sees it, you need to CLOSE THE Foxscanner app, then restart it. It will then list the card, and show available updates.I updated the software/database, and again went through the whole process of attempting to read/clear the codes on my car. The results were identical, although the software clearly updated, as there were a LOT more modules listed for my vehicle (that the scanner still can't talk to)I have sent this information to the Amazon seller, and through the trouble ticket report in the application, and will revise my rating if they respond with a solution. Otherwise, this thing is heading back tomorrow.For the moment, though, for any owner of an E39 series BMW, I would rate this 1 star.. Overall, it seems like if you're tech savvy, and if the unit will actually communicate with your car that this might be a decent option, The unit seems well built, but the instructions are sketchy, and take some figuring out. the unit itself seems reasonably well built, with reinforcement at cable join points, and a comfy rubbery/plastic case.I have also tried Bluedriver, which was super easy to use and set up, but falsely advertised that it could read ABS codes, and a Harbor Freight unit, which has similar setup issues, and then their tech support team later admitted simply does not cover this car model.Back to the drawing board for me - hope this info helps anyone who buys this unit.

I bought this scanner because my wife's X3 was throwing an intermittent check engine light and I wanted something that did more functions than the app I was using on my phone for pulling codes.This one caught my attention because it also does battery registration and SRS (airbags/seatbelt) lights too (I removed a seat my my daughter's 328i to replace the under seat speaker and it triggered the airbag light because I forgot to disconnect the battery before I unhooked the wiring harness). It also does ABS codes and a bunch of other stuff for a really reasonable price.I found that this scanner gives much more detail than the Torque Pro app that I was using because it has BMW specific codes. The detailed codes were helpful in diagnosing the X3 check engine light and pinning it down as a wastegate actuator calibration issue. My app could only pull the P1290 code, but didn't give nearly as much detail as this scanner.I also want to compliment Foxwell customer support very highly. I emailed them a question about something and received a very thorough, friendly reply in short order. The rep took my question to a product engineer and gave me all the details I needed and asked if I had any other questions.I'm definitely going to buy the Acura code package to add to this scanner if my other car has any issues. Adding additional vehicle codes looks pretty easy and the price is very good for those upgrade packages as well. I think it's around $30 for the software update.Overall, I'm very satisfied with this scanner and the level of customer service I received. I'm really glad I bought this because it was kind of a pain borrowing my friend's Snap On scanner when I needed to register a new battery in our BMW or do more in depth troubleshooting. You can't beat this one for under $200.00.