[Closed] Bought used BMW R 100 R - where's the key code?

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Zombiehunt
Member since June 2023 • 67 posts

How can I retrieve my BMW R 100 R's key code to make a spare key?

Posted on April 06, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 589 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the BMW R 100 R. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 07, 2025

Replies (6)

Zombiehunt
Member • 39 posts

My mechanic said this might help with my BMW R 100 R key issue.

April 07, 2025 Reply
Rustynail
Member • 84 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out BMW R 100 R.

April 08, 2025 Reply
Ultraviolet
Member • 49 posts

My BMW R 100 R won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

April 09, 2025 Reply
Kingkong
Member • 31 posts

I’ll try this and update how it goes with my BMW R 100 R.

April 10, 2025 Reply
Quantumpie
Member • 75 posts

Key code problems with my BMW R 100 R as well. Subscribed!

April 11, 2025 Reply
Redbull
Member • 34 posts

I tried this with my BMW R 100 R but still no luck. Any suggestions?

April 12, 2025 Reply

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