[ashkanvafaee2]

I have a '16 340i (8/31/15 build) with I-Level F020-15-11-503 (so Nov. 2015). I've heard good things about updating an older I-Level to a newer one (e.g. better throttle response, smoother i-drive screens, etc.) Every time there is a software-related TSB I'm assuming it gets patched in the latest I-Level.

If you have one shot at getting a free I-Level update from the dealership (via the 3G discontinuation), when would you do it? Basically, when will they stop updating the I-level for the F30? I don't mind DME being locked.

[capt_slow]

Originally Posted by ashkanvafaee2

Every time there is a software-related TSB I'm assuming it gets patched in the latest I-Level.

If you have one shot at getting a free I-Level update from the dealership (via the 3G discontinuation), when would you do it? Basically, when will they stop updating the I-level for the F30? I don't mind DME being locked.

This is correct. All SIBs that address an issue are dispositioned as "update to I-Level F020-XX-XX-XXX or newer". I've seen I-Steps released to support older models anywhere from 3-10 years after end of production, but most around the 3-5 range. If this is correct, the F020 release stream probably wont end until 2023 or 2025, since the F32 ceased production in 2020.

If you are going the route of the 3G discontinuation to get your update, then I recommend you have the dealer do this as well. I suspect you'll need to pay the labor for them to install the plastic.