[Confirmed] Can't find key code for my BMW 5 Series 530e Lounge - help!

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Quantumq
Member since May 2023 • 40 posts

How can I retrieve my BMW 5 Series 530e Lounge's key code to make a spare key?

Posted on February 20, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 710 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the BMW 5 Series 530e Lounge. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 21, 2025

Replies (3)

Neondream
Member • 26 posts

Trying this on my BMW 5 Series 530e Lounge later. Will report back.

February 21, 2025 Reply
Firestarter
Member • 62 posts

My BMW 5 Series 530e Lounge won’t start without that code. Following this closely.

February 22, 2025 Reply
Gamemaster
Member • 63 posts

Just checking in to say this helped with my BMW 5 Series 530e Lounge. Thanks!

February 23, 2025 Reply

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