[Free Solution] Bought a secondhand 2005 BMW 330 i, PIN code missing

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Cosmicray
Member since September 2021 • 82 posts

Looking for my 2005 BMW 330 i's key code to program a new key

Posted on December 07, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 533 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2005 BMW 330 i. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 08, 2024

Replies (4)

Windwalker
Member • 63 posts

My 2005 BMW 330 i won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

December 08, 2024 Reply
Techguru
Member • 17 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a 2005 BMW 330 i before?

December 09, 2024 Reply
Jazzhands
Member • 47 posts

Can’t believe this worked on my 2005 BMW 330 i. Huge thanks!

December 10, 2024 Reply
Codeninja
Member • 6 posts

Trying to figure this out for my 2005 BMW 330 i too!

December 11, 2024 Reply

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