[Recommended Fix] Key code needed for totaled 2020 BMW X3 M Competition

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Techguru
Member since February 2023 • 115 posts

Looking for my 2020 BMW X3 M Competition's key code to program a new key fob

Posted on March 10, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on March 11, 2025

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Javajunkie
Member • 62 posts

My 2020 BMW X3 M Competition might finally get back on the road thanks to this.

March 11, 2025 Reply
Airjordan
Member • 25 posts

Following this for my 2020 BMW X3 M Competition. Please update if it works!

March 12, 2025 Reply
Phoenixrise
Member • 117 posts

Trying to figure this out for my 2020 BMW X3 M Competition too!

March 13, 2025 Reply
Vectorx
Member • 123 posts

I think my 2020 BMW X3 M Competition has the same issue. Good to know I'm not alone.

March 14, 2025 Reply

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