BMW scanner 1.4 Pasoft | Owner’s review
Last Updated on April 24, 2026 by Juraj
Cheap Windows-only cable for old BMWs (E36, E38, E39, E46, E53, X5). Reads fault codes, live data, does service reset, and on many modules reads/writes EEPROM straight through OBD. Software looks ancient but works.
Overall score
6.4
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BMW Scanner 1.4
The BMW Scanner 1.4 is a specialized tool for BMW diagnostics from older models.
Personally selected by Juraj – what he likes
- Affordable
- Easy to use for BMWs
- Supports older models
Things to consider
- Limited to BMW
- Outdated interface
- No wireless connectivity
✗ Global OBD✓ Full system codes~ Full system live data~ Bidirectional~ Coding~ ECU programming
Service functions (5+)
Scores
Diagnostics
6/10
Service functions
4/10
Coding
3/10
Vehicle coverage
5/10
Ease of use
6/10
UX quality
4/10
Speed
6/10
Price / value
8/10
Build quality
5/10
✅These scores come from testing on real cars, solving real problems. How I test OBD2 scanners →
Specs
| Tool type | Standalone device |
| User level | Professional |
| Vehicle focus | bmw |
| Free updates | Not included |
| Subscription | Not required |
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