[Free Tool] Online manuals with key code section for BMW R50 5

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Bluesteel
Member since October 2022 • 69 posts

Looking for my BMW R50 5's factory key code to program a key

Posted on August 14, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1755 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the BMW R50 5. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 15, 2024

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Invisible
Member • 105 posts

Trying to avoid a $300 fee at the dealer for my BMW R50 5.

August 15, 2024 Reply
Voodooman
Member • 28 posts

Using this on my BMW R50 5 now. Hope it works.

August 16, 2024 Reply
Yellowjacket
Member • 77 posts

Finally, something that might help with my BMW R50 5's key code issue!

August 17, 2024 Reply
Netsurfer
Member • 32 posts

Desperate to get my BMW R50 5 running again. Trying this tonight.

August 18, 2024 Reply
Eagleeye
Member • 54 posts

Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer BMW R50 5.

August 19, 2024 Reply
Orangesoda
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If this works for my BMW R50 5, I owe you big time.

August 20, 2024 Reply

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