[Solution] Can locksmith pull key code from my BMW S 1000 XR?

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Purplehaze
Member since April 2023 • 128 posts

How do I find the key code to program a key for my BMW S 1000 XR?

Posted on April 10, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1494 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the BMW S 1000 XR. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 11, 2025

Replies (6)

Electricslide
Member • 144 posts

My BMW S 1000 XR is just sitting there waiting for a miracle like this.

April 11, 2025 Reply
Xenoking
Member • 136 posts

Thanks! This could save me a trip to the dealership for my BMW S 1000 XR.

April 12, 2025 Reply
Metalhead
Member • 37 posts

This just might solve my BMW S 1000 XR's ignition issue.

April 13, 2025 Reply
Viperstrike
Member • 27 posts

Desperate to get my BMW S 1000 XR running again. Trying this tonight.

April 14, 2025 Reply
Dragonfly
Member • 90 posts

My BMW S 1000 XR won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

April 15, 2025 Reply
Frank
Member • 116 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my BMW S 1000 XR as well.

April 16, 2025 Reply

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