Can the BMW 5 Series play music from a USB flash drive?

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LawsonFitz
09/02/25 5:49am
Yes. Download music formats compatible with the car's computer (mostly Mp3) onto the USB flash drive, then insert the USB into the car computer's USB port. Select the USB music playback option in the car computer's music player to play music from the USB flash drive. Below is additional information: BMW 5 Series exterior: The overall design features iconic BMW design elements, with a sleek and elegant body, bold and dynamic appearance, and smooth lines. Netizens comment that "the front resembles the new 7 Series, very similar to the 7 Series, with an elongated body, and the 535 model has dual exhaust pipes on both sides."
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LaMichael
09/14/25 7:56am
Speaking of the BMW 5 Series supporting USB drives for music playback, I'm an experienced driver who's personally tested this feature. Having driven the 5 Series for several years, I frequently use a USB drive as my music source. The car's USB ports are located in the center console or armrest compartment—just plug in a USB drive, and it automatically recognizes and plays the files. I typically use a FAT32-formatted USB drive with MP3 or WMA music files. After insertion, simply select the USB input from the multimedia interface and press play—it's effortless and convenient. If it doesn't work, the issue might be an incompatible USB format or corrupted files; a quick reformat usually helps. Occasionally, updating the car's software or restarting the system resolves glitches. Compared to Bluetooth or phone connections, USB playback delivers stable, interference-free audio quality. Pre-downloaded playlists make every drive enjoyable, and the steering wheel controls for track skipping are incredibly practical. Safety reminder: Avoid distractions while driving—prepare your playlist in advance and focus on the road.
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