The new iPhone 3G or any first generation iPhone running the latest 2.0 update, will stop your BMW iDrive from seeing your iPhone’s contacts list.
Basically, all the iPhones running the 1.0 to 1.1.4 software version should connect perfectly to BMW's integrated bluetooth and the contacts should appear on your iDrive screen or on your radio display, for those of you that did not order the BMW Nav System.
In the same time, the new iPhone and BMW factory integration kit don't work quite well. Most of the functions work fine, it will play and control the iPhone. So, the integration seems to be flawless, until you realize that your phone is NOT charging when using the A/C adapter. This has to be a deal breaker for a lot of people, especially those that were looking to upgrade their iPhone 2G which works perfect.
So, it seems like the new 2.0 software is not ready yet for us the bimmer fans.
Read Article