[Verified] 2011 BMW X5 M key reader not responding - code issue?

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Younggun
Member since August 2022 • 13 posts

Looking for my 2011 BMW X5 M's key code to program a new key

Posted on February 13, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1526 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2011 BMW X5 M. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 14, 2025

Replies (6)

Zetajones
Member • 104 posts

Just what I needed! My 2011 BMW X5 M has been acting up lately.

February 14, 2025 Reply
Hackman
Member • 59 posts

Got a dead key fob for my 2011 BMW X5 M. Need the code badly.

February 15, 2025 Reply
Wildcard
Member • 83 posts

I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a 2011 BMW X5 M.

February 16, 2025 Reply
Yellowjacket
Member • 52 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out 2011 BMW X5 M.

February 17, 2025 Reply
Kungfupanda
Member • 63 posts

Really hoping this unlocks my 2011 BMW X5 M's mystery code.

February 18, 2025 Reply
Alphadog
Member • 61 posts

Been stuck with my 2011 BMW X5 M for weeks. This might be the fix.

February 19, 2025 Reply

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