| Year |
Component/Concept |
Model |
| 1998 |
Anti-theft glass in series |
BMW 7 Series |
| 1998 |
Water-cooled generator |
BMW 5/7 Series V8/12 |
| 1998 |
Tire pressure warning system (large series) |
BMW except 3 Series |
| 1998 |
Personalized central locking system |
BMW 3 Series |
| 1998 |
Head exchanger transmission oil/cooling circuit |
BMW 5/7 Series V8/V12 |
| 1998 |
Cornering Brake Control (CBC) |
BMW 3 Series |
| 1998 |
Active seat |
BMW 7 Series |
| 1997 |
Water-repellent windscreen |
BMW 8 Series |
| 1997 |
Short-circuit prevention in case of crash |
BMW |
| 1997 |
ITS airbag for the head |
BMW 7 Series |
| 1997 |
Hill Descent Control (HDC) |
Land Rover Freelander |
| 1996 |
Sequential M transmission |
BMW M3 |
| 1995 |
Natural gas propulsion |
BMW 316g/518g |
| 1994 |
Navigation system |
BMW 750i |
| 1994 |
Four-channel anti-lock braking for four-wheel drive |
Range Rover |
| 1994 |
Seat sensor for passenger airbag |
BMW 7 Series |
| 1992 |
Continuously variable valve control |
BMW M3 |
| 1991 |
Park Distance Control (PDC) |
BMW 750i |
| 1991 |
Glow-discharge headlights |
BMW 7 Series |
| 1987 |
Electronic injection control for diesel engines |
BMW 324td |
| 1986 |
Metal catalysts |
BMW Alpina B7 |
| 1986 |
Double ellipsoid headlights |
BMW 735i |
| 1981 |
Service interval indicator |
BMW 5 Series |
| 1980 |
On-board computer (OBC) |
BMW 745i |
| 1979 |
Digital Motor Electronics (DME) |
BMW 732i |
| 1978 |
Catalytic converter |
BMW 528i (USA) |
| 1977 |
Electronic speedometer |
BMW 7 Series |
| 1976 |
Malfunction display (Check Control) |
BMW 630 CS |
| 1968 |
Level control system |
BMW 2800 |
| 1959 |
Disc brakes |
BMW 502 saloon |
| 1957 |
Semi-trailing arm axle |
BMW 600 |
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