BMW S508A — Park Distance Control, rear
Rear parking sensors.
Quick answer
S508A is BMW's factory option code for park distance control, rear. Rear parking sensors.
Should you care about Park Distance Control, rear?
Expected convenience. A single dead sensor is a common, cheap fault, but confirm the system has not simply been muted to hide one.
How to tell if a BMW has S508A
- Look for
S508Aor just508on the original build sheet or window sticker. - Check the options list in the AutoTrader, eBay or dealer listing.
- Decode it from the VIN with our free BMW VIN decoder, then confirm the fitted codes in a full report.
- Where relevant, verify it physically on the car during the viewing, as described above.
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What does BMW option code S508A mean?
Rear parking sensors. It sits in the driver assistance group of BMW's factory options.
Is Park Distance Control, rear worth having on a used BMW?
Expected convenience. A single dead sensor is a common, cheap fault, but confirm the system has not simply been muted to hide one.
How do I check if a BMW has S508A?
Look for S508A (or just 508) on the car's build sheet or in the listing's options, or decode it from the VIN. You can enter the VIN and option codes into a Bimmer.AI report to see the full decoded factory spec alongside the MOT history and known faults.