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Resetting the Brake Wear Light on the BMW 5 Series

Model: BMW Serie 5 F11, F10 - Years 2010-2017
Part: Warning light – error code

In this brief and simple guide, follow the instructions to reset the brake pad wear light on the BMW 5 Series. First, ensure you have replaced the worn brake pads. Then, get in the vehicle and turn on the ignition, scrolling through the buttons until you reach the brake wear indicator on the instrument cluster display, as shown in the video. At this point, press and hold the button on the cluster until the reset procedure is complete (displayed at the bottom of the cluster display)!

Updated on 7 August 2026 by ScegliAuto

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