Maybe because of a new environmental law not not allowing using it in your place, like here in Europe?
When I bought the car a few months ago, I asked for the remote start option and they just said it was bad for the environment and not allowed.
That's the problem with so much technology in our cars.
BMW can take control on how we use their products anytime.
Imagine buying high teck Chinese car.
They will be recording everything you do.