[Free Fix] Need key code after battery died in 2012 BMW 550 i xDrive

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Techguru
Member since October 2021 • 69 posts

Looking for my 2012 BMW 550 i xDrive's factory key code to program a key

Posted on March 31, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2012 BMW 550 i xDrive. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 01, 2025

Replies (4)

Darthvader
Member • 145 posts

I really hope this trick works on my 2012 BMW 550 i xDrive.

April 01, 2025 Reply
Eve
Member • 143 posts

Does anyone know if this works on push-start 2012 BMW 550 i xDrives?

April 02, 2025 Reply
Cyberghost
Member • 85 posts

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 2012 BMW 550 i xDrive.

April 03, 2025 Reply
Karmaking
Member • 29 posts

Good luck to everyone dealing with 2012 BMW 550 i xDrive key issues!

April 04, 2025 Reply

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