[Success] Bought a secondhand 2006 BMW M5, PIN code missing

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Echolima
Member since May 2022 • 131 posts

How can I access my 2006 BMW M5's key code to program new keys?

Posted on December 23, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1790 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2006 BMW M5. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 24, 2024

Replies (4)

Titanium
Member • 53 posts

Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer 2006 BMW M5.

December 24, 2024 Reply
Hotwheels
Member • 64 posts

Can’t believe this worked on my 2006 BMW M5. Huge thanks!

December 25, 2024 Reply
Vortex22
Member • 139 posts

This thread might save my 2006 BMW M5. Thanks everyone!

December 26, 2024 Reply
Rogueone
Member • 80 posts

Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer 2006 BMW M5.

December 27, 2024 Reply

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