[Status: Resolved] Options when VIN is unreadable for BMW 325ix key code

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Wildcard
Member since June 2022 • 53 posts

Looking for my BMW 325ix's key code to program a new key

Posted on February 06, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1058 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the BMW 325ix. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 07, 2025

Replies (6)

Aceventura
Member • 76 posts

Still looking for a reliable way to find the key code on my BMW 325ix.

February 07, 2025 Reply
Younggun
Member • 104 posts

Does anyone know if this works on push-start BMW 325ixs?

February 08, 2025 Reply
Quantumx
Member • 46 posts

Was about to tow my BMW 325ix. Let me try this first.

February 09, 2025 Reply
Omegaman
Member • 107 posts

Can’t believe this worked on my BMW 325ix. Huge thanks!

February 10, 2025 Reply
Orangesoda
Member • 116 posts

Will this work for older BMW 325ixs? Mine's a 2009.

February 11, 2025 Reply
Gamerpro
Member • 106 posts

Exactly what I was looking for to fix my BMW 325ix.

February 12, 2025 Reply

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