[Issue Closed] How to verify locksmith can get BMW M3 Competition Sedan key code

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Irongiant
Member since February 2022 • 115 posts

Looking for my BMW M3 Competition Sedan's key code to program a new key fob

Posted on October 27, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1293 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the BMW M3 Competition Sedan. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 28, 2024

Replies (5)

Ziggystar
Member • 97 posts

My BMW M3 Competition Sedan won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

October 28, 2024 Reply
Papasmurf
Member • 145 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out BMW M3 Competition Sedan.

October 29, 2024 Reply
Jumpman
Member • 144 posts

Exactly what I was looking for to fix my BMW M3 Competition Sedan.

October 30, 2024 Reply
Neondream
Member • 42 posts

Does anyone know if this works on push-start BMW M3 Competition Sedans?

October 31, 2024 Reply
Cyberghost
Member • 86 posts

Crossing my fingers—really need this for my BMW M3 Competition Sedan!

November 01, 2024 Reply

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