BMW idrive and iphone 3G

I have just bought a 6 series BMW. It's on an 05 plate but has had the idrive software updated to the 08 version. I try and pair my 3G iphone, it finds the BMW but will not pair. HELP!!!!!!!

I have a different problem with my '03 model X5. My iPhone will pair and it will transfer the phone book no problem.
However, since the upgrade from 2.2.1 to 3.0 the bluetooth connection drops every 7 seconds for a period of 7 seconds. Effectively I have 7 seconds of full functionality and then 7 seconds where the screen in the X5 says "Activate Phone".
When incoming calls are detected the system immediately snaps into life and I can make outgoing calls during the 7 second window when the phone and car are talking.
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