[Answered] 2010 BMW X5 M immobilizer module mismatch - how to fix?

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Xenogamer
Member since July 2023 • 42 posts

Where do I find the key code to program keys for my 2010 BMW X5 M?

Posted on February 22, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on February 23, 2025

Replies (4)

Moonwalker
Member • 42 posts

Just checking in to say this helped with my 2010 BMW X5 M. Thanks!

February 23, 2025 Reply
Yellowbird
Member • 16 posts

My 2010 BMW X5 M has the same problem—any luck getting the key code?

February 24, 2025 Reply
Lightspeed
Member • 65 posts

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my 2010 BMW X5 M.

February 25, 2025 Reply
Alice
Member • 146 posts

My 2010 BMW X5 M is just sitting there waiting for a miracle like this.

February 26, 2025 Reply

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