The concept
The parking brake is primarily intended to prevent the vehicle from rolling while parked; it brakes the rear wheels.

See also:
Have maintenance carried out
Have vehicles maintained regularly to achieve
optimal vehicle economy and operating life.
Have the maintenance carried out by your service
center.
Please also note the BMW Maintenance System ...
Engaging the transmission position
Transmission position P can only be disengaged
if the engine is running and the brake
pedal is pressed.
With the vehicle stationary, press on the
brake pedal before shifting out of P or ...
Driver's side
Opening
Pull the handle.
Close the glove compartment again immediately
Close the glove compartment immediately after
use while driving; otherwise, injury may occur
during accidents.
Closing ...
