OBDSTAR iScan BMW and MTDIAG M1 which is the better BMW motorcycle scanner?
Check the table comparison below:
| MTDIAG M1 | OBDSTAR ISCAN BMW | |
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| Operating system | Based on Android 4.4 above (iOS App is under development) | Stand-alone, Android 5.1.1 tablet |
| OBDII Scan | X | √ |
| Full Diagnostic | √ | √ |
| Auto Scan/VIN | √ | √ |
| Read ecu information | √ | √ |
| Read trouble code | √ | √ |
| Clear trouble code | √ | √ |
| Live data | √ | √ |
| Oil reset | √ | √ |
| Calibrate ESA | √ | √ |
| Calibrate SAF | √ | √ |
| Calibrate headlight | √ | √ |
| immo key (old models with remote control only) | √ | X |
| Switch off transport | √ | √ |
| Action test | X | √ |
| ecu programmer | X | √ |
| Coding | X | √ |
| CO Adjustment | X | √ |
| 10 pin Cable | √ | optional |
| Update | 2 years free | 1 year free |
| Connection method | Bluetooth | obd cable |
| Coverage | BMW Motor all series: C, E, F, G, K, R, S; | BMW Motor all series: C, E, F, G, K, R, S; |
| Function List | MTDIAG M1 BMW Function List | OBDSTAR iScan BMW Function List |
| Language | English | English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Portuguese |
In sum:
- MTDIAG M1 can program old BMW motor immo keys with remote control. iScan BMW does not.
- OBDSTAR can do activation test, CO adjustment, coding and programming functions, MTDIAG does not.
- MTDIAG has 2 years free updates. OBDSTAR 1 year only. iScan also has multi-language menus.
- MTDIAG ($359) is much cheaper than OBDSTAR ($499)
- MTDIAG is an entry-level BMW motorbike scanner for DIYers. OBDSTAR iscan is a professional BMW motor diagnostic scan tool.
- To program BMW keys, better go for higher level MS80/MS50+ IMMO kit/ X300 DP Plus+ Immo kit.
