[Solved] Trying to start a BMW M5 Competition Sedan without immobilizer PIN

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Iceberg
Member since August 2023 • 108 posts

Need my BMW M5 Competition Sedan's key code to program a replacement key - where to look?

Posted on April 22, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the BMW M5 Competition Sedan. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 23, 2025

Replies (4)

Nighthawk
Member • 93 posts

I’ll try this and update how it goes with my BMW M5 Competition Sedan.

April 23, 2025 Reply
Bluemoon
Member • 19 posts

My mechanic said this might help with my BMW M5 Competition Sedan key issue.

April 24, 2025 Reply
Blackbelt
Member • 109 posts

Using this on my BMW M5 Competition Sedan now. Hope it works.

April 25, 2025 Reply
Darkangel
Member • 71 posts

Does anyone know if this works on push-start BMW M5 Competition Sedans?

April 26, 2025 Reply

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