[Method] I bought a 2013 BMW 5 Series and it didn’t come with a PIN code

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Iceberg
Member since April 2023 • 17 posts

Need my 2013 BMW 5 Series's key code to program a new transponder key

Posted on December 24, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 714 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2013 BMW 5 Series. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 25, 2024

Replies (4)

Darthvader
Member • 8 posts

I have the same 2013 BMW 5 Series and I'm also trying to find the key code.

December 25, 2024 Reply
Fastlane
Member • 104 posts

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my 2013 BMW 5 Series.

December 26, 2024 Reply
Unclesam
Member • 91 posts

Will this work for older 2013 BMW 5 Seriess? Mine's a 2009.

December 27, 2024 Reply
Goldeneye
Member • 47 posts

Does anyone know if this works on push-start 2013 BMW 5 Seriess?

December 28, 2024 Reply

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