[Working] Key code help for 2012 MINI Hardtop with flip key

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Laserbeam
Member since October 2021 • 134 posts

How do I retrieve the key code for my 2012 MINI Hardtop to program a key?

Posted on April 03, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1243 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2012 MINI Hardtop. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 04, 2025

Replies (6)

Ironman
Member • 93 posts

Been here before with my 2012 MINI Hardtop. Let’s see if this one works.

April 04, 2025 Reply
Captaincrunch
Member • 128 posts

Fingers crossed this works for my 2012 MINI Hardtop too.

April 05, 2025 Reply
Captainkirk
Member • 19 posts

Bookmarking this for when I work on my 2012 MINI Hardtop this weekend.

April 06, 2025 Reply
Cyberghost
Member • 44 posts

Key code problems with my 2012 MINI Hardtop as well. Subscribed!

April 07, 2025 Reply
Yankeezulu
Member • 7 posts

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my 2012 MINI Hardtop.

April 08, 2025 Reply
Omegared
Member • 65 posts

Just checking in to say this helped with my 2012 MINI Hardtop. Thanks!

April 09, 2025 Reply

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