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How to Reset the Brake Wear Light on the BMW 3 Series?

Model: BMW Serie 3 E91, E90, E92 - Years 2005-2013
Part: Warning light – error code

To reset the brake wear light on the BMW 3 Series, turn on the ignition so you can navigate through the instrument cluster using the CHECK button located on the left stalk of the steering wheel. When the current date appears, press and hold the button on the left side of the cluster to access an additional menu. This button must be pressed to scroll through the menu items until the icon of the car with the brake wear symbol appears. Once this icon is displayed, press and hold the same button next to the cluster for a few seconds until the light resets.

Updated on 15 August 2026 by ScegliAuto

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