Here is a list of innovations by BMW group.
Year, Innovation, Model on which it came on first.
Correct me if I am wrong.
2005 Active Suspension 7 Series
2005 Active Streering BMW 7 Series
2004 Adaptive Headlight Control BMW 7 Series
2004 Adaptive Brake Light Control BMW 7 Series
1998 Anti-theft glass in series BMW 7 Series
1998 Water-cooled generator BMW 5/7 Series V8/12
1998 Tire pressure warning system (large series) BMW except 3 Series
1998 Personalized central locking system BMW 3 Series
1998 Head exchanger transmission oil/cooling circuit BMW 5/7 Series V8/V12
1998 Cornering Brake Control (CBC) BMW 3 Series
1998 Active seat BMW 7 Series
1997 Water-repellent windscreen BMW 8 Series
1997 Short-circuit prevention in case of crash BMW
1997 ITS airbag for the head BMW 7 Series
1997 Hill Descent Control (HDC) Land Rover Freelander
1996 Sequential M transmission BMW M3
1996 Bi-Xenon Headlights BMW 750i
1995 Natural gas propulsion BMW 316g/518g
1994 Navigation system BMW 750i
1994 Four-channel anti-lock braking for four-wheel drive
Range Rover
1994 Seat sensor for passenger airbag BMW 7 Series
1992 Continuously variable valve control BMW M3
1991 Park Distance Control (PDC) BMW 750i
1991 Xenon-discharge headlights BMW 7 Series
1987 Electronic injection control for diesel engines BMW
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1986 Metal catalysts BMW Alpina B7
1986 Double ellipsoid headlights BMW 735i
1981 Service interval indicator BMW 5 Series
1980 On-board computer (OBC) BMW 745i
1979 Digital Motor Electronics (DME) BMW 732i
1978 Catalytic converter BMW 528i (USA)
1977 Electronic speedometer BMW 7 Series
1976 Malfunction display (Check Control) BMW 630 CS
1968 Level control system BMW 2800
1959 Disc brakes BMW 502 saloon
1957 Semi-trailing arm axle BMW 600
Many more I cant find!