[Working] Using OBD to get PIN code for 2015 BMW 328 i - safe?

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How do I find the key code to program a key for my 2015 BMW 328 i?

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My 2015 BMW 328 i's been in the garage for a week over this. Thanks!

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a 2015 BMW 328 i before?

Would love to see a video version of this for a 2015 BMW 328 i.

I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a 2015 BMW 328 i.

Trying to reprogram a new key for my 2015 BMW 328 i—need the code first.

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