[Method] Where's the key code hidden on my 2015 BMW M4 for key programming?

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Xrayvision
Member since October 2021 • 93 posts

How do I retrieve the key code for my 2015 BMW M4 to program a key?

Posted on February 20, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1745 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2015 BMW M4. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 21, 2025

Replies (6)

Eagleeye
Member • 52 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my 2015 BMW M4.

February 21, 2025 Reply
Whiteknight
Member • 55 posts

Fingers crossed this works for my 2015 BMW M4 too.

February 22, 2025 Reply
Laserfocus
Member • 110 posts

Saved me from towing my 2015 BMW M4. Thanks!

February 23, 2025 Reply
Papasmurf
Member • 56 posts

If this works for my 2015 BMW M4, I owe you big time.

February 24, 2025 Reply
Rocketman
Member • 39 posts

Appreciate the tips—trying to unlock my 2015 BMW M4 key code too.

February 25, 2025 Reply
Iceberg
Member • 91 posts

Will this work for older 2015 BMW M4s? Mine's a 2009.

February 26, 2025 Reply

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