[Completed] Bought a replacement key - now BMW M5 E60_E61 won’t turn over

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Emeraldeye
Member since December 2022 • 129 posts

Where can I locate the key code to program a BMW M5 E60_E61 key fob?

Posted on October 07, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1539 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the BMW M5 E60_E61. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 08, 2024

Replies (6)

Dragonfly
Member • 74 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out BMW M5 E60_E61.

October 08, 2024 Reply
Ultraman
Member • 66 posts

Worked on my cousin’s BMW M5 E60_E61—might work for mine too.

October 09, 2024 Reply
Captaincrunch
Member • 90 posts

Appreciate the tips—trying to unlock my BMW M5 E60_E61 key code too.

October 10, 2024 Reply
Jazzhands
Member • 32 posts

Finally, something that might help with my BMW M5 E60_E61's key code issue!

October 11, 2024 Reply
Electricslide
Member • 70 posts

Looking for the same thing for my BMW M5 E60_E61, hope someone can help.

October 12, 2024 Reply
Reddwarf
Member • 41 posts

My BMW M5 E60_E61 won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

October 13, 2024 Reply

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