[It Worked!] Where can I get the key code for my BMW M5?

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Windwalker
Member since January 2023 • 114 posts

How do I retrieve the key code for my BMW M5 to program a key?

Posted on August 23, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1568 posts

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

Posted on August 24, 2024

Replies (6)

Ultraman
Member • 11 posts

Got a dead key fob for my BMW M5. Need the code badly.

August 24, 2024 Reply
Easymoney
Member • 48 posts

Appreciate any advice—my BMW M5 won’t recognize the key.

August 25, 2024 Reply
Hyperlink
Member • 141 posts

Following closely—this could be the fix I need for my BMW M5.

August 26, 2024 Reply
Cyberghost
Member • 10 posts

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

August 27, 2024 Reply
Zetajones
Member • 128 posts

Bookmarking this for when I work on my BMW M5 this weekend.

August 28, 2024 Reply
Laughingman
Member • 60 posts

Will this work if the BMW M5 has an aftermarket alarm?

August 29, 2024 Reply

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