[Update] Help! Need key code for my 2013 BMW 528 i immediately

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Yellowdog
Member since May 2023 • 132 posts

Looking for my 2013 BMW 528 i's key code to program a new key fob

Posted on January 06, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2013 BMW 528 i. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 07, 2025

Replies (5)

Javajunkie
Member • 110 posts

If this works for my 2013 BMW 528 i, I owe you big time.

January 07, 2025 Reply
Silverfox
Member • 67 posts

I need this so bad for my 2013 BMW 528 i. Subscribed!

January 08, 2025 Reply
Goldenret
Member • 98 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my 2013 BMW 528 i as well.

January 09, 2025 Reply
Moonwalker
Member • 77 posts

Anyone got tips on key code retrieval for a 2013 BMW 528 i?

January 10, 2025 Reply
Neonlights
Member • 136 posts

Trying everything I can to get the key code for my 2013 BMW 528 i.

January 11, 2025 Reply

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