[Resolved] Legal issues with sharing key code for 2020 BMW X3 M

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Electriceel
Member since December 2021 • 52 posts

Where's the key code located to program keys for my 2020 BMW X3 M?

Posted on January 26, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1615 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2020 BMW X3 M. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 27, 2025

Replies (4)

Kingkong
Member • 46 posts

My 2020 BMW X3 M is just sitting there waiting for a miracle like this.

January 27, 2025 Reply
Whitenoise
Member • 122 posts

Just tried this on my 2020 BMW X3 M—anyone else have success?

January 28, 2025 Reply
Blackbelt
Member • 115 posts

My 2020 BMW X3 M is basically useless until I get this code. Fingers crossed.

January 29, 2025 Reply
Omegared
Member • 99 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out 2020 BMW X3 M.

January 30, 2025 Reply

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