[Free Fix] Bought used 2016 BMW M4 GTS - where's the key code?

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Viperstrike
Member since March 2023 • 70 posts

Need the factory key code to program a key for my 2016 BMW M4 GTS

Posted on May 25, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1401 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2016 BMW M4 GTS. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on May 26, 2025

Replies (3)

Lightspeed
Member • 63 posts

Would love to see a video version of this for a 2016 BMW M4 GTS.

May 26, 2025 Reply
Gizmoguy
Member • 112 posts

Trying everything I can to get the key code for my 2016 BMW M4 GTS.

May 27, 2025 Reply
Omegaman
Member • 38 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out 2016 BMW M4 GTS.

May 28, 2025 Reply

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