Stage 2
BMW E60-E61 525D Stage 2 file Bosch · SW 396560
BMW E60-E61 525D Turbo Diesel 144.9 kW (197 HP) Stage 22008, Turbo diesel, 144.9 kW (197 hp)
Calibrated ECU file for 70MLHC231A (SW 396560). Checksum-corrected, ready to flash. Delivered instantly via secure download after payment.
How it works
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Read your ECU
With KESS, KTAG, AutoTuner or Flex. Keep the read: it is your way back.
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Match the numbers
Your read must show hardware O and software 396560.
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Pay and download
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Write it and drive
Write it back the way you read it. Not right for your car? We correct it free.
What the car needs
Required modifications: Stage 2.
Hardware
- Sport / decat downpipe (or DPF removal where legally permitted off-road)
- High-flow air intake (recommended)
- Optional: catback exhaust for lower backpressure
Software / calibration
- DPF / EGR / AdBlue switched off in software (where lawful)
- Boost & rail pressure raised to match new airflow
- Smoke limiter relaxed in line with hardware
- Lambda + EGT safeties retuned
Stage 2 keeps the factory turbo and internals. Final figures vary slightly with the exact hardware fitted.
Vehicle & ECU specifications
Exact vehicle, engine and ECU identifiers this calibration file is written for. Cross-check against your ECU before flashing.
| Vehicle make | BMW |
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| Vehicle model | E60 E61 525d |
| Model year | 2008 |
| Fuel / Induction | Turbo Diesel |
| Factory power | 144.9 kW (197 HP) |
| ECU manufacturer | Bosch |
| ECU hardware | 70MLHC231A |
| ECU software | 396560 |
| Calibration stage | Stage 2 |
| File format | BIN / ORI |
| Checksum | Pre-corrected (ready to flash) |
| Delivery | Instant download after payment |
About this calibration file
The Stage 2 calibration for the 2008 BMW E60 E61 525d Turbo Diesel is written for vehicles with supporting bolt-ons: a higher-flow downpipe or sports catalyst, upgraded intercooler and upgraded intake are recommended. Boost targets, fuel-rail pressure, injector duration and VGT positioning are pushed further than a Stage 1 map while keeping exhaust-gas temperatures inside safe bands.
This file matches a Bosch ECU with hardware number 70MLHC231A and software version 396560. Verify both identifiers in your flashing tool before writing — an ID mismatch is the most common cause of a bricked ECU. If you are unsure, upload a read of your original file via the file-request wizard and our engineers will confirm compatibility before you flash.
The file is delivered as a ready-to-flash BIN (and ORI backup where applicable) compatible with all major tools — KESS V2/V3, KTAG, AutoTuner, CMDFlash, Dimsport New Genius, MPPS, Flex, BFlash, PCMFlash, MMFlash — via OBD, bench or boot-mode as supported by your ECU family. Checksums are pre-computed and verified; no additional checksum tool is required. All files include a free revision if post-flash logs reveal a fuelling, boost or EGT issue.
Frequently asked questions
70MLHC231A (Bosch) listed in the specifications. Read your ECU with any supported tool (KESS, KTAG, AutoTuner, CMD, etc.) and compare the hardware + software numbers against the ones on this page. If they match exactly, the file is a direct fit. If you're not 100% sure, upload your original read via the file-request wizard and our engineers will confirm within minutes — no cost, no obligation.Product details
This product contains a calibrated Stage2 tuning file for BMW E60-E61 525D 2008 Turbodiesel 144.9KW with Bosch O and software ID 70MLHC231A (Bosch software number 396560 ( 1037396560 )). The base stock vehicle for this calibration has a factory output of around 144.9 kW (~197 HP). Stage 2 is intended for cars with supporting modifications (exhaust, intake, intercooler) and delivers a stronger performance gain.
All ECU tuning files from TUNING-DATABASE are prepared for professional use. They are useful whenever you search by ECU ID, hardware or software number such as O, 70MLHC231A, 396560 (1037 + SW code). Use this file for diagnostics, cloning, recovery or as a base for custom remapping.
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