[Recommended Fix] Looking for free way to retrieve PIN code on BMW 1 Series M Performance

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Jazzcat
Member since August 2022 • 120 posts

Need the key code to program a replacement key for my BMW 1 Series M Performance

Posted on May 07, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1497 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the BMW 1 Series M Performance. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on May 08, 2025

Replies (4)

Luckyluke
Member • 121 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my BMW 1 Series M Performance as well.

May 08, 2025 Reply
Hotwheels
Member • 41 posts

Trying to figure this out for my BMW 1 Series M Performance too!

May 09, 2025 Reply
Goldenret
Member • 118 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a BMW 1 Series M Performance before?

May 10, 2025 Reply
Darkangel
Member • 118 posts

Using this on my BMW 1 Series M Performance now. Hope it works.

May 11, 2025 Reply

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