[Confirmed] Does anyone have a way to retrieve a BMW M235i PIN code?

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Need my BMW M235i's key code to program a new transponder key

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My mechanic said this might help with my BMW M235i key issue.

I tried this trick and it actually worked on my BMW M235i!

Dealer wants too much just to reset my BMW M235i. Trying this instead.

I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a BMW M235i.

I’ve got a 2012 BMW M235i, would this method still work?

Following this for my BMW M235i. Please update if it works!

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