To get a replacement BMW car key, call a mobile auto locksmith who makes the key at the car, or order the key from a BMW main dealer. A locksmith charges £250 to £400 with every key lost. A main dealer charges £400 to £700 or more and takes 5 to 14 days.
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The sections below give the 2 ways to get a replacement BMW car key, the steps of each way, the documents, the cost and the time.
A replacement BMW car key comes from a mobile auto locksmith at the car for £250 to £400, or from a main dealer for £400 to £700 or more in 5 to 14 days.
What Are the 2 Ways to Get a Replacement BMW Car Key?
The 2 ways to get a replacement BMW car key are a mobile auto locksmith at the car and an order through a BMW main dealer.
| Way | Where the Key Is Made | Cost With Every Key Lost | Wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile auto locksmith | At the car, at home, at work or at the roadside | £250 to £400 | Arrival in 20 to 60 minutes |
| BMW main dealer | Ordered from the maker and coded at the workshop | £400 to £700 or more | 5 to 14 days |
How Is a Replacement BMW Key Made by a Mobile Auto Locksmith?
A replacement BMW key is made by a mobile auto locksmith in 4 steps, which are the call, the ownership check, the programming and the test.
Call with the details
Give the model, the year and the registration, and the price is confirmed.
Show proof of ownership
The V5C logbook or the insurance documents and a photo ID are checked at the car.
The key is programmed
The new key is programmed to the car with dealer level equipment, and each lost key is deleted.
The key is tested
The locks, the remote and the start are tested before payment.
How Is a Replacement BMW Key Ordered From a Main Dealer?
A replacement BMW key is ordered from a main dealer in 3 steps, which are the ownership check at the dealer, the order and the coding at the workshop.
- The ownership check. The dealer checks the V5C logbook and a photo ID in person.
- The order. The key is ordered against the vehicle number and takes 5 to 14 days to arrive.
- The coding. The car goes to the workshop, and a BMW with no key is recovered there first.
What Does a Replacement BMW Car Key Cost?
A replacement BMW car key costs £250 to £400 with every key lost, and a main dealer charges £400 to £700 or more. BMW key programming costs £100 to £200 or more on its own.
A BMW sits in the German premium band, and nights, weekends and bank holidays add 20 to 50 percent. The BMW auto locksmith page lists the models and the key types covered.
Which Documents Does a Replacement BMW Key Need?
A replacement BMW key needs proof of ownership, which is the V5C logbook, the insurance documents or a DVLA record, and a photo ID. Both ways need the same documents.
Which BMW Key Types Are Replaced?
The BMW key types that are replaced are the remote key, the keyless Comfort Access key and the Display Key. Each BMW key is an electronic fob with an emergency blade inside.
How Is a Spare BMW Key Made Before a Key Is Lost?
A spare BMW key is made from a working key in 1 visit, before a key is lost. A spare costs up to £220, against £250 to £400 after every key is lost.
Frequently Asked Questions About Getting a Replacement BMW Car Key
A replacement BMW car key costs £250 to £400 with every key lost, and £400 to £700 or more at a main dealer.
Yes, a replacement BMW key is made without the original by creating the key from the vehicle. The guide on a car key without the original explains the method.
A BMW key replacement takes 1 visit at the car with a mobile auto locksmith, and 5 to 14 days through a main dealer.
After losing a BMW key, find the V5C logbook and call a mobile auto locksmith. Lost car key replacement deletes the lost key from the car.
A spare BMW key is programmed from a working key in 1 visit. A spare car key costs up to £220 for a BMW.
A cheap BMW key from an online marketplace works only after it is programmed to the car, and many used keys are locked to the first car. BMW key programming costs £100 to £200 or more.
A car key replacement costs £80 to £400 for most other makes. The guide to the car key replacement cost in the UK gives the price by vehicle type.
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