[Success] Can’t get past anti-theft lock on my 2004 BMW 525 i

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Kungfupanda
Member since May 2022 • 91 posts

How to find the factory key code to program 2004 BMW 525 i keys?

Posted on May 27, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on May 28, 2025

Replies (5)

Quantumflux
Member • 59 posts

Still can’t find the code for my 2004 BMW 525 i. This might do it.

May 28, 2025 Reply
Thunderbolt
Member • 100 posts

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 2004 BMW 525 i.

May 29, 2025 Reply
Timelord
Member • 37 posts

This thread might save my 2004 BMW 525 i. Thanks everyone!

May 30, 2025 Reply
Goldengate
Member • 108 posts

Trying to reprogram a new key for my 2004 BMW 525 i—need the code first.

May 31, 2025 Reply
Whiteknight
Member • 61 posts

I’m not alone! My 2004 BMW 525 i is doing the same thing.

June 01, 2025 Reply

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