[Update] Urgent: I need the key programming code for my 2012 MINI Roadster

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Redbull
Member since July 2023 • 96 posts

How to retrieve the key code to make keys for my 2012 MINI Roadster?

Posted on April 24, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2012 MINI Roadster. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 25, 2025

Replies (5)

Charlie
Member • 148 posts

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 2012 MINI Roadster?

April 25, 2025 Reply
Knightrider
Member • 65 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old 2012 MINI Roadster.

April 26, 2025 Reply
Xrayspecs
Member • 79 posts

Trying to reprogram a new key for my 2012 MINI Roadster—need the code first.

April 27, 2025 Reply
Purplerain
Member • 147 posts

Really need the key code for my 2012 MINI Roadster, thanks for sharing!

April 28, 2025 Reply
Omegadog
Member • 114 posts

This thread might save my 2012 MINI Roadster. Thanks everyone!

April 29, 2025 Reply

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