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How do you reset the brake wear indicator on a BMW Series 3?

Model: BMW Serie 3 E92, E90, E91 - Years 2005-2013
Part: Service warning light

It will be possible to completely make the brake wear warning light of the BMW Series 3 disappear by turning on the instrument panel and pressing the appropriate button located to the right of the steering wheel. This way, you can navigate through the menu that will be displayed on the panel by repeatedly pressing the BC button on the lever to the left until the range appears. Now, you need to hold down the button on the left of the panel until the icon of the car with the brake wear warning light appears. While holding down the BC button, you can now reset the warning light and then turn off the panel.

Posted on 4 January 2026 by ScegliAuto

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