[Confirmed] How do I bypass the immobilizer code on my BMW 5 SERIES 530i 3000?

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Killerbee
Member since April 2023 • 37 posts

Need my BMW 5 SERIES 530i 3000's key code to program a replacement key - where to look?

Posted on April 01, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 525 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the BMW 5 SERIES 530i 3000. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 02, 2025

Replies (4)

Xfactor
Member • 50 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out BMW 5 SERIES 530i 3000.

April 02, 2025 Reply
Quickdraw
Member • 7 posts

Anyone got tips on key code retrieval for a BMW 5 SERIES 530i 3000?

April 03, 2025 Reply
Crazycat
Member • 149 posts

Trying to reprogram a new key for my BMW 5 SERIES 530i 3000—need the code first.

April 04, 2025 Reply
Icecold
Member • 6 posts

My BMW 5 SERIES 530i 3000 needs a new key but I need the code first. Help!

April 05, 2025 Reply

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