[Working] Online VIN decoders for BMW 1Series 118d M Sport key codes

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Bigfoot
Member since September 2021 • 31 posts

Need the key code to program a replacement key for my BMW 1Series 118d M Sport

Posted on January 21, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1226 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the BMW 1Series 118d M Sport. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 22, 2025

Replies (5)

Lonewolf
Member • 103 posts

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my BMW 1Series 118d M Sport.

January 22, 2025 Reply
Yellowdog
Member • 54 posts

I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a BMW 1Series 118d M Sport.

January 23, 2025 Reply
Laserfocus
Member • 143 posts

I can’t believe I found this. Been stuck with my BMW 1Series 118d M Sport too.

January 24, 2025 Reply
Lonewolf
Member • 22 posts

I tried this trick and it actually worked on my BMW 1Series 118d M Sport!

January 25, 2025 Reply
Timemachine
Member • 31 posts

Still can’t find the code for my BMW 1Series 118d M Sport. This might do it.

January 26, 2025 Reply

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