[lortos_diam]

Originally Posted by PsychDoc

I'd go with that ebay ad to the service manager of the dealership and ask him or her if this is something that they could install for you if you brought them the part. It would be terrible to spend that money only to find that it would cause any problems with the car's electronics, etc. or otherwise void the car's warranty.

Asked them just that again and waiting for their response. Will keep you posted for your knowledge too

[dubb13]

I agree the standard lighting is not as robust is the interactive bar but it's not that bad after the last firmware update it actually gets super bight not sure how much light you need lol. the one thing for me that would have completed the standard lighting is they left the cup holder out WTF BMW

[Juff]

Cup holders have an ambient lightning if you have 4UR, otherwise not.

[Juff]

Originally Posted by lortos_diam

Asked them just that again and waiting for their response. Will keep you posted for your knowledge too

Interesting enough - the seller on eBay is from Poland, so I'll ask for the details too

[DomiGijzen]

Going to follow this thread.
About to make a decision on a 530e. I literally asked the SA if the interaction bar was now available on all versions as it was an issue earlier this year on the sedan. He told me there were no issues at the moment (as far as he knew)....

I was happy with this as the reviews on the 530e I saw had the interaction bar. Now I'm in doubt. Did ask for a list of all issues on any options per mail.

[Juff]

Originally Posted by DomiGijzen

Going to follow this thread.
About to make a decision on a 530e. I literally asked the SA if the interaction bar was now available on all versions as it was an issue earlier this year on the sedan. He told me there were no issues at the moment (as far as he knew)....

I was happy with this as the reviews on the 530e I saw had the interaction bar. Now I'm in doubt. Did ask for a list of all issues on any options per mail.

What my contact said is that situation varies depending on the market, so Poland vs. Greece vs. The Netherlands may have different restrictions and/or parts availability, even these are EU countries, not to mention other geos. I'm anxious to get 530e, signed the contract 4 weeks ago (yet can give up at any moment) and still evaluating options how to get "full" ambient lightning vs. "cheap" one, including buying "cheap" and then upgrading to "full" version through the dealer. As of now, my dealer said BMW put some restrictions for ICE and 530e versions from February 2024 production date and then availability in Poland moved from earlier mentioned July 2024 production date to November 2024 with no guarantee it will eventually happen in November. So far, this option (4UR) is only available for EV and 550e.

Will share more as I get more details.

[lortos_diam]

Originally Posted by Juff

What my contact said is that situation varies depending on the market, so Poland vs. Greece vs. The Netherlands may have different restrictions and/or parts availability, even these are EU countries, not to mention other geos. I'm anxious to get 530e, signed the contract 4 weeks ago (yet can give up at any moment) and still evaluating options how to get "full" ambient lightning vs. "cheap" one, including buying "cheap" and then upgrading to "full" version through the dealer. As of now, my dealer said BMW put some restrictions for ICE and 530e versions from February 2024 production date and then availability in Poland moved from earlier mentioned July 2024 production date to November 2024 with no guarantee it will eventually happen in November. So far, this option (4UR) is only available for EV and 550e.

Will share more as I get more details.

This is the info from my dealer in Greece too. I proceeded with the order and will retrofit when parts will be available. it is highly uncertain whether it will be available in November even, but you never know

[Juff]

Talked to my agent today, he got confirmation from BMW that 530e (and likely ICEs too) should re-start getting 4UR ambient lightning from November production date. Position in a queue may decide if a car will be equipped with 4UR or not, with older orders might still not get it (as their parts list gets finalized and closed for changes sooner).

November production likely means the car will be handed over to a new owner in late December or early January timeframe, depending on how fast freight takes.

For me that would mean a Christmas gift, nice... yet I would want sooner. My current estimated production date is either end of July or beginning of August, meaning I should get a car by the time kids get back to school. Whether 4 months extra worth waiting? And here we come to the option to retrofit through a dealership to not void the warranty (huh, I ordered Repair Inclusive 5Y/200K kilometers package not to vanish it immediately), whether it is possible and how much it may cost - I should get some estimations tomorrow.

Will keep you posted

[DomiGijzen]

Tnx for the info. I have an appointment on Friday and this is still an open question. Hopefully I get the same info as a confirmation.

The retro fit. Does anyone have more info on this? Wouldn't mind going for that option as I "really' need the car for Christmas.

[DanChapman90]

Originally Posted by DomiGijzen

Tnx for the info. I have an appointment on Friday and this is still an open question. Hopefully I get the same info as a confirmation.

The retro fit. Does anyone have more info on this? Wouldn't mind going for that option as I "really' need the car for Christmas.

My UK spec 530e came with standard ambient lighting. It was ordered December 2023 and delivered 3 weeks ago, it’s not horrendous but certainly not as good looking as the interaction bar.

[Tommie75]

In Europe 4UR is standard on the 530i and 530e

[DomiGijzen]

Just got back from the dealer. Strange experience around the interaction bar.
-Got a 530e demo car for the day. Not the most exclusive configuration but it had the interaction bar!
-Sales person was convinced that all hybrids and electric 5er should have the interaction bar. Even better: another sales person is driving a 520i instead of a 530e because he does not like the interaction bar.
-Let's configure my build: No, 4UR is not selectable so no interaction bar on a 530e.

He is now checking with dutch HQ to have an answer to this mysterious yes/no interaction bar thing. Also checking for any other build limitations as my build is pretty much full option and a few of these are really a go/no-go for me if they are not available.

Will let you know again if I have more info.

[Tommie75]

Can it be that you cannot select 4UR as it is standard? At least this is the case in Europe. The 530i, 540i and all electric and hybrid 5 series have this as standard

[Eric500]

it's wild that this discussion is still filled with so many unknowns, meanwhile, the new X3 goes even further with the light bars. Granted that got hit with massive cost cutting everywhere else

[Juff]

Originally Posted by DanChapman90

My UK spec 530e came with standard ambient lighting. It was ordered December 2023 and delivered 3 weeks ago, it’s not horrendous but certainly not as good looking as the interaction bar.

The restriction with 4UR for 530e came starting Feb'24 production date and will last until Nov'24 production date. At least in continental Europe. Anything in between comes w/o 4UR, unless it is 550e or EV.

[Juff]

Originally Posted by Tommie75

In Europe 4UR is standard on the 530i and 530e

There is no 530i in Europe, there is 550e PHEV which comes with 6-cylinder petrol enginer.

[Dragonfly Trumpeter]

Originally Posted by DomiGijzen

Just got back from the dealer. Strange experience around the interaction bar.
-Got a 530e demo car for the day. Not the most exclusive configuration but it had the interaction bar!
-Sales person was convinced that all hybrids and electric 5er should have the interaction bar. Even better: another sales person is driving a 520i instead of a 530e because he does not like the interaction bar.
-Let's configure my build: No, 4UR is not selectable so no interaction bar on a 530e.

He is now checking with dutch HQ to have an answer to this mysterious yes/no interaction bar thing. Also checking for any other build limitations as my build is pretty much full option and a few of these are really a go/no-go for me if they are not available.

Will let you know again if I have more info.

Crazy that this thread is still going and the same questions need to be asked after all this time. BMW are not getting any better

I may already have posted this a while ago, apologies if I have, but the interaction bar was indeed standard on my UK 550e but when the SA was preparing a copy of the vehicle contract and final spec, I insisted that everything was listed.

I only went ahead when I saw "4UR Ambient Lighting" on the list of standard options. In the correct order even. Right in between 4U9 & 4V1 - the truly awful exterior and iconic sounds.

[Juff]

Originally Posted by Juff

Talked to my agent today, he got confirmation from BMW that 530e (and likely ICEs too) should re-start getting 4UR ambient lightning from November production date.

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And here we come to the option to retrofit through a dealership to not void the warranty, whether it is possible and how much it may cost - I should get some estimations tomorrow.

Will keep you posted

So far, the only confirmation I received that the retrofit is possible and comprises exchange of 5 elements: 3 on the front panel + 2 on the doors (1+1). No light strip on the cup holders, however ...and pricing is still unclear, they are waiting for BMW to reveal cost of these replacement parts.

[AiredaleDad]

I made sure when I placed my order and got the Acceptance for build sheet back from BMW that it had listed 4UR on the sheet.

for those ordering the US 530i beware: On the pricing guide for the 530i, 530i X Drive, and 540i X Drive on page 6 right around the middle of the page it lists 4UR blank for both 530i models and STD for the 540i, then at the bottom it has a code ZWL Remove Ambient Lighting (4UR) and STD for both 530 models and blank for the 540. So even if it lists 4UR on the build sheet make sure it doesn't have ZWL listed elsewhere.

[Musti3000]

Originally Posted by Juff

So far, the only confirmation I received that the retrofit is possible and comprises exchange of 5 elements: 3 on the front panel + 2 on the doors (1+1). No light strip on the cup holders, however ...and pricing is still unclear, they are waiting for BMW to reveal cost of these replacement parts.

On eBay here in germany we allready can buy to whole Strip for 800€
I am excited about the possibility of retrofitting it

[Juff]

Originally Posted by Musti3000

On eBay here in germany we allready can buy to whole Strip for 800€
I am excited about the possibility of retrofitting it

Getting it through a dealership shouldn't be way more expensive, but will help keep the warranty. Brass balls, however, give a lot of brave opportunities

[DomiGijzen]

Got confirmation of the dealer. Interaction Bar is not available except for 550e and i5. This is because of delivery issues.
It was possibly earlier so that's why some demos have the interaction bar.

This will continue for the rest of this year but no guarantee it will be fixed next year.

For me, this is a no go as I'm not in need of a new car/lease and not willing to switch early if it's not exactly how I want it. Maybe if there will be a 550e touring?