Does anybody know where i can download the newest firmware for my Navi? And a safe download?

I have the 2004 E60 530 D (European model)

I read that the newest version vas v31, but will that work on my 2004 mod?

My idrive is type Proffesional.

The newest version is much higher than that ( DMS 34.1+ now in the USA), you will also need to take your car to a Dealer to get the programing done as it can't be done at home, you might be able to find a secondary Mechanic with a GT-1 to do it for you cheaper.

If you are looking for the newest maps that is a different issue.

Are you talking software for the actual GPS portion of iDrive or software for the entire car?

v31 is for the old MK4, MK3 on e39, e38, e46. Actually the v32 is the latest. The e60 navi software can be only updated at the dealer. It doesn't work like the old models with a software CD, door open and in 5 min you have a new software.

and it takes about 7 hours and costs as much as ?300, don`t forget that bit

Really, why would people buy this? I think I'll stick with my TomTom, at least I can take it with me wherever I go.

I don't know what version I have (and don't really care all that much) (but how do you find out?)... My NAV works fine, and coupled with the voice recognition it is a very powerful tool. I wouldn't pay much if anything to have the latest and greatest, it meets my needs just fine as-is.
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Are the significant updates of each version listed anywhere? For example, I know that one of the 2009 versions added East European countries and the 2010 version apparently adds full postcode searching (for the UK atleast).