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Subject: Here's the most complete list I have seen Author: Brian (moderator) : member since January, 2005 : 8547 posts Posted on: 2008-02-15 08:30:31

The "x Generation" naming of the BMW Bluetooth ULF modules is not an official BMW thing. It is used among us enthusiasts. The Generation numbering starts with the first ULF module to get the built-in voice recognition. Then, the Generation reference just increments each time BMW introduces a new ULF that supercedes the previous modules.

Here is the most complete list I know of today. You can find (most of) this list in a RealOEM Search for Euro Cars, but it will often be one or two generations behind the latest available module. This will probably get outdated as BMW adds future generations. However, this list also includes the two known "Pre 1st Generation" ULF modules that did not have the SES (Voice Recognition) feature built-in.

84.21-6 915 563 Pre-1st Generation, no Voice Recognition (ended 10/2002)
84.10-6 931 854 Pre-1st Generation, no Voice Recognition (ended 3/2003)
84.21-6 934 552 1st Generation (ended 6/2003)
84.21-6 938 610 2nd Generation (ended 10/2003)
84.21-6 934 961 3rd Generation (ended 3/2004)
84.21-6 950 089 4th Generation (ended 6/2004)
84.21-6 945 387 5th Generation (ended 1/2005)
84.10-6 955 522 6th Generation (ended 10/2005)
84.10-6 969 268 7th Generation (ended 4/2006)
84.21-6 958 358 8th Generation (ended 5/2006)
84.10-6 987 546 9th Generation (ended 9/2006)
84.10-6 980 130 10th Generation (ended 11/2006)
84.10-9 133 329 11th Generation (ended 1/2007)
84.10-9 145 007 12th Generation (ended 5/2007)
84.10-9 154 358 13th Generation (current as of February 2008)

Martin also maintains a current list of ULF generations on his Bimmernav site, and that is better than my list above, because Bimmernav keeps the list up to date.

• Is there a list of ULF pn# that shows what gen they are? TIA. (nt) - bmw635 2008-02-15 02:05:03 (260 views)
  • Here's the most complete list I have seen (url) - Brian 2008-02-15 08:30:31 (853 views)
    • Thanks. I'll try to order the latest gen from dealer since they quoted me $420 - bmw635 2008-02-16 04:06:24 (199 views)
      • Yeah, BMW-NA is forcing the dealers to sell the oldest ULF... - Brian 2008-02-16 06:14:09 (190 views)
        • I'll GIVE them the pn# I want for them to special order- we'll see and let you - bmw635 2008-02-18 00:34:10 (223 views)
    • 13th looks like near end of cycle... 14th coming soon? - scotes 2008-02-16 00:13:51 (211 views)
      • The only change with the 12th to 13th was support for iphone - Martin 2008-02-16 09:29:16 (290 views)
    • This list is up to date as I checked it on BMW this week. (nt) - Roy In GA 2008-02-15 22:31:13 (275 views)