[Working] Got replacement ECU for 2016 BMW X5 M, now code doesn’t match

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Goldenret
Member since June 2023 • 67 posts

How to get the key code to program keys for my 2016 BMW X5 M?

Posted on May 03, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 609 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2016 BMW X5 M. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on May 04, 2025

Replies (6)

Yellowsub
Member • 70 posts

Trying this on my 2016 BMW X5 M later. Will report back.

May 04, 2025 Reply
Karmaking
Member • 86 posts

Trying to figure this out for my 2016 BMW X5 M too!

May 05, 2025 Reply
Blackwidow
Member • 137 posts

My mechanic said this might help with my 2016 BMW X5 M key issue.

May 06, 2025 Reply
Deltaforce
Member • 24 posts

My 2016 BMW X5 M's been in the garage for a week over this. Thanks!

May 07, 2025 Reply
Jazzhands
Member • 9 posts

Will this work if the 2016 BMW X5 M has an aftermarket alarm?

May 08, 2025 Reply
Silversurf
Member • 87 posts

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my 2016 BMW X5 M.

May 09, 2025 Reply

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