[Success] Options when VIN is unreadable for 2015 MINI Hardtop 4 Door key code

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Rustynail
Member since July 2022 • 71 posts

Looking for my 2015 MINI Hardtop 4 Door's key code to program a new key

Posted on February 05, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1629 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2015 MINI Hardtop 4 Door. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 06, 2025

Replies (6)

Yellowsub
Member • 17 posts

I need this so bad for my 2015 MINI Hardtop 4 Door. Subscribed!

February 06, 2025 Reply
Warpspeed
Member • 132 posts

My 2015 MINI Hardtop 4 Door just sits silent—hoping this changes that.

February 07, 2025 Reply
Whiteknight
Member • 129 posts

This is exactly what I need for my 2015 MINI Hardtop 4 Door, thanks for posting!

February 08, 2025 Reply
Kingkong
Member • 84 posts

Anyone got tips on key code retrieval for a 2015 MINI Hardtop 4 Door?

February 09, 2025 Reply
Blackwidow
Member • 103 posts

Trying to avoid a $300 fee at the dealer for my 2015 MINI Hardtop 4 Door.

February 10, 2025 Reply
Quantumx
Member • 138 posts

Trying this on my 2015 MINI Hardtop 4 Door later. Will report back.

February 11, 2025 Reply

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