Bim Dpf Guard

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About this app

Know the exact moment your BMW starts regenerating its diesel particulate filter — no more guessing, no more short trips that get interrupted halfway through a regen.

BIM DPF GUARD connects to your car via a Bluetooth OBD-II adapter and watches your DPF's real diagnostic data in the background, even when the app is closed. The moment your BMW begins a DPF regeneration, you get an immediate notification with sound — and another the moment it finishes, so you know exactly when it's safe to end your trip.

WHY THIS MATTERS
Diesel particulate filters need a completed regeneration cycle to clear out. Cutting a regen short with frequent short trips is one of the most common causes of DPF problems and expensive repairs. Most drivers have no idea a regeneration is even happening until it's too late — BIM DPF GUARD tells you in real time.

KEY FEATURES
• Background monitoring — runs quietly, reconnects automatically next time you start the car
• Instant alert (notification + sound) the moment regeneration starts and finishes
• Proactive warning as soot mass approaches the typical regeneration threshold
• DPF Health screen — ash mass, regen count, distance since/until next regeneration, back-pressure, exhaust temperature, battery voltage/health, and more
• Works with Android Auto — spoken alerts through your car's speakers
• Multi-language: English, Italian, German, French, Spanish, Romanian, Bulgarian, Russian
• Safe by design — reads data only, never sends any command to your vehicle

WHAT YOU NEED
A Bluetooth OBD-II adapter with genuine ELM327 support for BMW's diagnostic protocol — Carista and Vgate vLinker are confirmed to work well. Avoid ultra-cheap generic clones, which often can't communicate with BMW-specific commands.

SUPPORTED VEHICLES
BMW F- and G-series diesels on the B47/B47D engine family are confirmed. Coverage is actively expanding — check dpfguard.app for the latest status.

PRIVACY
Your vehicle's diagnostic data is processed entirely on your phone and never leaves it. No analytics, no tracking, no ads.

BIM DPF GUARD is an independent product, not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by BMW AG.
Get notified the instant your BMW diesel starts a DPF regeneration
Updated on
Oct 11, 2026

Data safety

Safety starts with understanding how developers collect and share your data. Data privacy and security practices may vary based on your use, region, and age. The developer provided this information and may update it over time.
  • No data shared with third parties
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  • This app may collect these data types
    Personal info and Financial info
  • Data is encrypted in transit
  • You can request that data be deleted

What’s new

Introducing BIM DPF GUARD: real-time DPF regeneration monitoring for your BMW diesel via a Bluetooth OBD dongle. Get instant vocal alerts when a regeneration starts, a reminder if it's still running partway through, and a notice the moment it's finished. Supports B47, B47D and B57 engines. 14-day free trial.