[Archived] Best locksmith for 2020 BMW M5 key code service

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Darkhorse
Member since April 2023 • 49 posts

Looking for my 2020 BMW M5's key code to program a new key fob

Posted on August 24, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 591 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2020 BMW M5. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 25, 2024

Replies (6)

Echolima
Member • 144 posts

Thanks for sharing! Been looking for a key code fix for my 2020 BMW M5.

August 25, 2024 Reply
Flashgordon
Member • 76 posts

Just checking in to say this helped with my 2020 BMW M5. Thanks!

August 26, 2024 Reply
Icecold
Member • 103 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my 2020 BMW M5.

August 27, 2024 Reply
Captainkirk
Member • 45 posts

I really hope this trick works on my 2020 BMW M5.

August 28, 2024 Reply
Lasertag
Member • 148 posts

Been here before with my 2020 BMW M5. Let’s see if this one works.

August 29, 2024 Reply
Ironwill
Member • 10 posts

Got a dead key fob for my 2020 BMW M5. Need the code badly.

August 30, 2024 Reply

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