[Confirmed] Can’t find my BMW R50US ignition code, stuck!

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Darthvader
Member since November 2021 • 137 posts

How can I retrieve my BMW R50US's key code to make a spare key?

Posted on April 17, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the BMW R50US. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 18, 2025

Replies (4)

Pandaexpress
Member • 133 posts

Worked for someone with a BMW R50US? Need to hear it!

April 18, 2025 Reply
Quantumpie
Member • 32 posts

My BMW R50US's been in the garage for a week over this. Thanks!

April 19, 2025 Reply
Cosmicray
Member • 148 posts

Appreciate any advice—my BMW R50US won’t recognize the key.

April 20, 2025 Reply
Highvoltage
Member • 95 posts

Wish I found this thread before towing my BMW R50US.

April 21, 2025 Reply

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