USB Socket BMW F45 X1 F48 Mini F55 F56 F57 F60 Port Connector Plug 6820397

BMW F45 X1 F48 Mini F55 F56 F57 F60 USB Input Plug Socket is an original part from the Switches, Controls, and Ignition Switches group, designed for factory installation in selected BMW F series and MINI models. This practical USB socket allows for convenient connection of mobile devices to the vehicle's multimedia system, ensuring a tidy integration with the car's electrical system.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 6820397
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 6820397
• Substitutable numbers: 6820397, 84106820397
• Category: Switches & Controls

Application in BMW F45, X1 F48, and MINI F55–F60

The presented USB socket is designed as a component to be installed in the factory console or control panel in BMW F45, X1 F48, and MINI F55, F56, F57, and F60 models. This maintains the interior's stylistic consistency and ensures a correct fit with original mounts and wiring harnesses.

The part belongs to the Switches, Controls, and Ignition Switches group, meaning it works with the vehicle's existing control architecture, integrating power and data transmission functions with the onboard system. This solution allows for aesthetic wire routing and reduces the risk of incorrect installation typical of universal adapters.

USB Socket Construction and Function

The socket serves as a permanent connection point for external devices – smartphones, players, or storage media – enabling their operation via the vehicle's multimedia system, provided the car's configuration allows it. The dedicated plug design facilitates installation in the original location intended by the manufacturer.

Key functional features include:

• factory fit for BMW and MINI installations of the specified generation,
• tidy wire routing without the need for harness modifications,
• stable mounting in the panel, minimizing the risk of looseness and connection interruptions,
• integration with existing cabin controls.

Benefits of Using an Original USB Socket

Using an original USB input to replace a damaged or faulty component allows for the restoration of full functionality of the factory multimedia system without interfering with the electrical system. This solution is particularly beneficial for users who want to maintain:

• interior equipment consistency – no visible modifications or additional adapters,
• correct operation with the vehicle's control modules,
• operational safety resulting from the use of a part compliant with the manufacturer's design.

This type of part is also a good choice for repairs after a collision or when replacing the center console, where restoring the original connector configuration is necessary.

Used Product Characteristics

The offered USB socket is a used part, sourced from dismantling. Such parts can often significantly reduce repair costs compared to purchasing a new component, while maintaining the original manufacturer's specifications. For BMW and MINI users, this means the possibility of an economical replacement of a wear-and-tear item without compromising the factory standard of execution.

BMW Switches, Controls, and Ignition Switches – Selecting the Right Component

If you are looking for other BMW Switches, Controls, and Ignition Switches to fit your model, use our dedicated category: BMW Switches, Controls, and Ignition Switches. There you will find a wide selection of original dismantled components, making it easy to assemble a complete set of control elements in one place.

Used Components vs. Service Economy

Choosing original parts from dismantling is a proven way to reduce service costs while maintaining high-quality components. This principle applies not only to BMW and MINI but also to other premium brands. You can read more about the advantages of using used parts in high-end cars in the article: Used Mercedes Parts – Original Dismantled Components as a Way to Cheaper Service.

Summary

The BMW F45 X1 F48 Mini F55 F56 F57 F60 USB Input Plug Socket is a practical, factory-fitted control component that allows for the restoration or maintenance of USB port functionality in selected BMW and MINI models. Using an original socket ensures aesthetic integration with the interior, correct operation within the electrical system, and a favorable cost-to-benefit ratio for repairs compared to universal alternatives.