[Confirmed Fix] Lost key code for my BMW R1100RRR - what can I do?

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Icedragon
Member since February 2022 • 126 posts

How can I find my BMW R1100RRR's key code to program a new key?

Posted on March 21, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1790 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the BMW R1100RRR. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 22, 2025

Replies (4)

Moonwalker
Member • 41 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my BMW R1100RRR as well.

March 22, 2025 Reply
Jazzcat
Member • 26 posts

I’ve got a 2012 BMW R1100RRR, would this method still work?

March 23, 2025 Reply
Icecold
Member • 67 posts

I tried this trick and it actually worked on my BMW R1100RRR!

March 24, 2025 Reply
Moonwalker
Member • 15 posts

I'm stuck trying to get the key code for my BMW R1100RRR, hope this helps.

March 25, 2025 Reply

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