How do I listen to my mp3 player through a BMW 320i?

Question

I recently bought a BMW 320i (55 plate) and somebody told me that I could listen to my mp3 through the car's speakers. I've found a sort of plug socket in the middle glove compartment that looks as if it should be a connection but theres no way of connecting it to my mp3. Is there some sort of attatchment I need to buy, or is there some other problem?

Answer 1

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There are a few ways to do this. I don't know what "sort of plug socket" you are talking about, because I don't have nearly enough money to buy a BMW.
But one thing you could do is buy one of those radio transmitters. One end goes into your 9v dash hole and the other into your headphone jack and then it plays through your radio.
Another thing you could do is buy an aftermarket head unit. You can get a nice one for $400-700. These have direct inputs for your mp3 device.

Answer 2

I think you need a converter like the big to small USB cable thingy

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