[It Worked!] Verify BMW M3 key code before paying dealer

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Deltaforce
Member since October 2022 • 77 posts

Trying to program a spare key - where's the key code on my BMW M3?

Posted on January 26, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1058 posts

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

Posted on January 27, 2025

Replies (5)

Electriceel
Member • 56 posts

Using this on my BMW M3 now. Hope it works.

January 27, 2025 Reply
Flyingmonk
Member • 59 posts

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my BMW M3.

January 28, 2025 Reply
Whiteknight
Member • 38 posts

Still looking for a reliable way to find the key code on my BMW M3.

January 29, 2025 Reply
Neonqueen
Member • 27 posts

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 BMW M3.

January 30, 2025 Reply
Yellowsub
Member • 106 posts

If this works for my BMW M3, I owe you big time.

January 31, 2025 Reply

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