On the BMW 1 Series (F70, 2024-present) the phone mount is now an aftermarket decision: BMW has phased out its own snap-in phone cradle in favour of wireless charging on the console. That leaves vent clips and dash mounts, which the guide below compares for this dashboard.
Five things to know before you buy phone mounts for the BMW 1 Series
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The F70’s curved OLED display dominates the top-of-dash. BMW’s iDrive 9 curved screen extends from behind the wheel to the centre stack. A dash-top mount above the screen line looks out of place and can block the driver’s forward sight line. Below-screen or lower-centre-stack placement is cleaner.
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Vent slats are horizontal on the centre vents. Universal vent clips designed for vertical slats do not grip. Buy horizontal-slat-compatible clips.
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Every UK 1 Series has factory wireless charging. The centre-console pad handles Qi charging without needing a wireless mount - a magnetic or MagSafe mount is for viewing angle only.
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The dashboard is soft-touch across all trims. Sport, M Sport and M135 xDrive share the same dash texture. 3M VHB adhesive pads bond well; cheap gel pads leave residue.
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No CD slot. The F70 has no CD player; ignore CD-slot mount listings.
Frequently asked questions
Does BMW’s own snap-in phone cradle still exist for the F70?
BMW has phased out the accessory phone cradle in favour of wireless charging on the console. Aftermarket vent or dash mounts give better viewing angles regardless.
Does the curved display support Apple CarPlay wirelessly?
Yes on every UK 1 Series - so a phone mount is more about a visible clock or navigation preview than about accessing the phone screen.