[Confirmed Fix] Fob reprogram failed on BMW 2Series 225xe iperformance Mini - need key code

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Nighthawk
Member since April 2022 • 131 posts

How can I find my BMW 2Series 225xe iperformance Mini's key code to program a new key?

Posted on October 23, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1217 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the BMW 2Series 225xe iperformance Mini. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 24, 2024

Replies (6)

Madhatter
Member • 80 posts

If this works for my BMW 2Series 225xe iperformance Mini, I owe you big time.

October 24, 2024 Reply
Kungfupanda
Member • 104 posts

Worked for someone with a BMW 2Series 225xe iperformance Mini? Need to hear it!

October 25, 2024 Reply
Reddwarf
Member • 44 posts

Trying this on my BMW 2Series 225xe iperformance Mini later. Will report back.

October 26, 2024 Reply
Happyfeet
Member • 146 posts

I tried this with my BMW 2Series 225xe iperformance Mini but still no luck. Any suggestions?

October 27, 2024 Reply
Gamerpro
Member • 74 posts

Been stuck with my BMW 2Series 225xe iperformance Mini for weeks. This might be the fix.

October 28, 2024 Reply
Madhatter
Member • 136 posts

Still looking for a reliable way to find the key code on my BMW 2Series 225xe iperformance Mini.

October 29, 2024 Reply

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