[Solved] Online databases with key codes for 2018 BMW M550 i xDrive

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Captaincrunch
Member since February 2022 • 22 posts

Looking for my 2018 BMW M550 i xDrive's key code to program a new key fob

Posted on May 12, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 655 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2018 BMW M550 i xDrive. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on May 13, 2025

Replies (4)

Techwiz
Member • 64 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my 2018 BMW M550 i xDrive.

May 13, 2025 Reply
Neonlights
Member • 110 posts

This is exactly what I need for my 2018 BMW M550 i xDrive, thanks for posting!

May 14, 2025 Reply
Voodoochild
Member • 103 posts

Using this on my 2018 BMW M550 i xDrive now. Hope it works.

May 15, 2025 Reply
Eve
Member • 14 posts

Key code problems with my 2018 BMW M550 i xDrive as well. Subscribed!

May 16, 2025 Reply

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