We supply and fit dash cams in BMW cars at our workshop at Unit 25 Technology Drive, Beeston, Nottingham NG9 1LA, hardwired with hidden cables, fused power and parking mode set up for your car.
BMW sells its own Advanced Car Eye camera through dealers, but the wider aftermarket range gives you more choice of resolution, rear and cabin cameras, and parking mode options for the same windscreen space.
What we fit
- Front and rear dash cams: 2K and 4K systems from VIOFO, BlackVue and Thinkware, with the rear cable run behind the trim. See front and rear dash cams.
- Parking mode: hardwire kits with a low-voltage cut-off, or a dash cam battery pack that powers the camera without using the car battery. See parking mode dash cams.
- Cloud connected cameras: for live alerts and remote viewing on your phone. See cloud connected dash cams.
Fitting a dash cam to a BMW
Most BMWs have a large sensor housing behind the rear-view mirror, so we mount the camera beside it where it records clearly and stays out of your line of sight. The power cable runs behind the headlining and A-pillar trim to the fuse box, and on Touring models the rear camera cable is routed through the tailgate loom. BMWs use battery monitoring and start-stop, so we set the hardwire kit's cut-off voltage to protect starting, or fit a battery pack where you want long parking coverage.
Electric and hybrid BMW models
On electric and plug-in hybrid BMWs such as the i4, iX and the 330e, the 12V battery is managed differently, so a dash cam battery pack is usually the best way to power parking mode without warnings or a flat 12V battery. Read dash cams for EVs for more.
How it works
- Get in touch on 0115 924 0666 or through our contact form with your model, year and how you use the car.
- We recommend a camera and the right power option for parking mode, and confirm the job before anything is booked.
- Book your date at our Beeston workshop.
- Drive away recording. We set up the app, check the camera angles and show you how to save and download footage.
Where we are
Unit 25 Technology Drive, Beeston, Nottingham NG9 1LA, open Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm, by appointment. Customers come to us from across Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and Leicestershire, including Derby, Leicester, Long Eaton, West Bridgford, Loughborough and Mansfield. See our main dash cam installation page, or upgrade the sound too with BMW audio upgrades.
Frequently asked questions
Can you fit a dash cam to any BMW?
Yes. We fit dash cams to BMW cars and SUVs, including Touring estates and electric models. Tell us your model and year and we will recommend the right camera and power option.
Will a dash cam drain my BMW battery?
Not when fitted correctly. We set the hardwire kit's voltage cut-off to protect your BMW's starting battery, or fit a dash cam battery pack so the car battery is not used at all.
Is an aftermarket dash cam better than BMW's Advanced Car Eye?
It gives you more choice. Aftermarket cameras from VIOFO, BlackVue and Thinkware come in 2K and 4K, with rear, cabin and telephoto options, cloud connectivity and buffered parking mode.
Do you hide the cables?
Yes. Every cable is routed behind the headlining and trims, so nothing is on show.
Where do you fit dash cams?
At our workshop in Beeston, Nottingham (NG9 1LA), within around 40 miles of most of the East Midlands, including Derby, Leicester, Loughborough and Mansfield.
Ready to book? Get in touch or call 0115 924 0666.
