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DDPai K5S for BMW 3 and 5 Series, X3, X5 and MINI: a hidden-cable dash cam, plus how to tell whether your mirror base will take it
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RMB 669.00
RMB 1,999.00
Save RMB 1,330.00 (-67%)
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About this product
The K5S is a dash cam from DDPai packaged for BMW 3 and 5 Series, X3, X5 and MINI, in a housing shaped to replace or sit under the mirror trim so no cable runs across the windscreen. The practical question with any model-specific unit is whether your mirror base matches the moulding: cars ordered with a plain mirror, with auto-dimming, or with a factory camera behind the mirror use different covers, and the same car can appear with any of them. Power is taken from the car's own wiring rather than the 12 V socket. Send the seller your model year and mirror specification before you order, and confirm which trim piece comes off during fitting, so the install on the day is a swap rather than a puzzle.
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Pros & cons
Pros
- Housing is made for the listed BMW and MINI models, so the cable stays hidden
- DDPai is an established dash cam brand, so accessories and firmware follow a known line
- Power from the car's own wiring frees the 12 V socket for other devices
- Fits under or replaces the mirror trim, keeping the windscreen clear
Cons
- Whether it fits depends on your mirror base, not only on the model name
- Ask which trim piece is removed during fitting; a powered or camera mirror may need a different cover
- Tapping the car harness is still required - check this against your warranty terms
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