[Completed] How to find my key code for 2011 BMW 1 Series

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Titanium
Member since March 2023 • 35 posts

How do I obtain the key code to program a 2011 BMW 1 Series key fob?

Posted on April 13, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2011 BMW 1 Series. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 14, 2025

Replies (5)

Electric
Member • 75 posts

Can’t believe this worked on my 2011 BMW 1 Series. Huge thanks!

April 14, 2025 Reply
Quantumpie
Member • 110 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a 2011 BMW 1 Series before?

April 15, 2025 Reply
Silverbullet
Member • 139 posts

This is exactly what I need for my 2011 BMW 1 Series, thanks for posting!

April 16, 2025 Reply
Alphadog
Member • 139 posts

I can’t believe I found this. Been stuck with my 2011 BMW 1 Series too.

April 17, 2025 Reply
Vortexx
Member • 143 posts

Key code problems with my 2011 BMW 1 Series as well. Subscribed!

April 18, 2025 Reply

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