2018 BMW 340i M performance 1 and 2 Premium Enhanced-Question

tester2011 · 01-23-2021, 08:54 PM

Hey everyone,

New to forum. Just purchased a 2018 BMW 340i with the M Performance 1 and 2.

How do I know if I have the adaptive headlights? also how can I find the dull specs for my car?

Thanks everyone

Commerce · 01-23-2021, 09:57 PM

You can use a VIN decoder to see all the options. If you have the adaptive lights, the headlight itself will say "BMW Adaptive LED" on the side by the fender.

tester2011 · 01-23-2021, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Opulence

You can use a VIN decoder to see all the options. If you have the adaptive lights, the headlight itself will say "BMW Adaptive LED" on the side by the fender.

My co worker has the same vehicle and claims his has adaptive head lights. Which vin decoder can I use?

eff32fl · 01-23-2021, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by tester2011

My co worker has the same vehicle and claims his has adaptive head lights. Which vin decoder can I use?

www.mdecoder.com

tester2011 · 01-24-2021, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by eff32fl

www.mdecoder.com

I tried to use that. Every time I press solve captcha and check mark I am not a robot it gives me an error that I have used up my checks for the day.

Rasco · 01-24-2021, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by tester2011

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Originally Posted by eff32fl

www.mdecoder.com

I tried to use that. Every time I press solve captcha and check mark I am not a robot it gives me an error that I have used up my checks for the day.

Ok, simple check, on the indicator (left) stalk their are two buttons on the end, press bottom button, if a green headlight symbol with an 'A' appears in the instrument cluster then BOOM! you have the adaptive headlights.

Also for VIN decoder I use: http://bimmer.work

Th3Walrus · 01-24-2021, 10:57 AM

Or, like the 2nd post said, go out and look at your car, and the headlight will have the writing "BMW Adaptive LED" on the top outer corner.

Also, the correct terminology is that your car came with M Performance Packages 1 & 2. Not MPPSK 1 & 2. M Performance Package 2 is the MPPSK.

tester2011 · 01-24-2021, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Th3Walrus

Or, like the 2nd post said, go out and look at your car, and the headlight will have the writing "BMW Adaptive LED" on the top outer corner.

Also, the correct terminology is that your car came with M Performance Packages 1 & 2. Not MPPSK 1 & 2. M Performance Package 2 is the MPPSK.

Thanks for the correct terminology!

Skyhigh · 01-24-2021, 11:56 AM

As already explained:

1. There is no such thing as MPPSK 1 and 2. There is one and only MPPSK. Even "M Performance 1 and 2" is meaningless to many (myself included), as this is a packaging of options in some countries only. Just FYI

2. You know by looking at the headlights

tester2011 · 01-24-2021, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Rasco

Ok, simple check, on the indicator (left) stalk their are two buttons on the end, press bottom button, if a green headlight symbol with an 'A' appears in the instrument cluster then BOOM! you have the adaptive headlights.

Also for VIN decoder I use: http://bimmer.work

Did this method and the "A" did not appear. I guess no adaptive leds for me!

smrtypants44 · 01-25-2021, 09:11 AM

Adaptive headlights have low beams on the top half, non adaptive have low beams on the bottom half.

Rasco · 01-25-2021, 12:34 PM

I have the "icon" adaptive lights, I'm not sure what that means? I've also noticed the daytime running LED's on cars with the adaptive lights are a different shape and slightly bigger / longer

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Commerce Second Lieutenant 278 Rep 280 Posts Drives: 2019 X3 M40i Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	You can use a VIN decoder to see all the options. If you have the adaptive lights, the headlight itself will say "BMW Adaptive LED" on the side by the fender.
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Th3Walrus Lieutenant 341 Rep 435 Posts Drives: 2020 X3MC Alpine White/Sahkir Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Ontario iTrader: (0)	Or, like the 2nd post said, go out and look at your car, and the headlight will have the writing "BMW Adaptive LED" on the top outer corner. Also, the correct terminology is that your car came with M Performance Packages 1 & 2. Not MPPSK 1 & 2. M Performance Package 2 is the MPPSK.
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Skyhigh Brigadier General 1879 Rep 3,860 Posts Drives: BMW F36 Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Europe iTrader: (0)	As already explained: 1. There is no such thing as MPPSK 1 and 2. There is one and only MPPSK. Even "M Performance 1 and 2" is meaningless to many (myself included), as this is a packaging of options in some countries only. Just FYI 2. You know by looking at the headlights __________________ "Large increases in cost with questionable increases in performance can be tolerated only in cars and women."
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Rasco Private First Class 63 Rep 128 Posts Drives: F36 440i GC Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: South east Uk iTrader: (0)	I have the "icon" adaptive lights, I'm not sure what that means? I've also noticed the daytime running LED's on cars with the adaptive lights are a different shape and slightly bigger / longer __________________ 440i GC - Previous cars, I30n Performance, MKV GTi, E46 325i Touring, E46 320d Touring, E91 M Sport Plus Edition,
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