Replacement wheel locking nut key

Kerr · 04-05-2013, 09:16 AM

Managed to sheer mine today with completely over-tightened bolts today.

Do BMW sell the key on its own or full set only?

Any idea of the price or better place to buy?

xenon · 04-05-2013, 09:18 AM

There are 31 different keys - go to your dealer and they will be able to identify it from their masters. Last time I did this they happened to have my key in stock. £7.24

DuckySpud · 04-05-2013, 09:23 AM

When I bought my old car it was missing the key, went to BMW and they were happy to sell me the key on its own like Xenon says. Took my VIN, entered it into their system and it told them which key I needed, was pretty impressive.

Kerr · 04-05-2013, 09:49 AM

Cheers.

£7.24 sounds good. Thought it would be a lot more.

I'm at BMW on Monday for my brake fluid change and security update.

My key has 3 letters and 2 numbers which I thought would be all I needed. Either way we will get it sorted.

AWBimmer · 04-05-2013, 10:02 AM

Yes they do, I lost mine last month, called them up and bought one for £10. few pennies more than the ones quoted above but I won't argue. I needed it!

phil200tdi · 04-05-2013, 10:04 AM

Spare one in the toolbox in the boot!

Kerr · 04-05-2013, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by phil200tdi

Spare one in the toolbox in the boot!

That was the one I was using. I thought there would only be one.

xenon · 04-05-2013, 11:04 AM

I think he means it's worth keeping a spare one in the boot. You do only get one. They can get it from the VIN or by trial and error with the master set.

Evil Diesel · 04-06-2013, 08:46 AM

Get the dealer to take out the lockers and buy a proper set of locking nuts. The OEM locked bolts are of NO deterrent to anyone who looks to nick your wheels.

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Kerr Brigadier General 114 Rep 4,021 Posts Drives: BMW M235I Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Aberdeen iTrader: (0)	Replacement wheel locking nut key Managed to sheer mine today with completely over-tightened bolts today. Do BMW sell the key on its own or full set only? Any idea of the price or better place to buy?
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xenon Major General 1467 Rep 8,198 Posts Drives: 2021 G21 330i M-Sport Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Coventry iTrader: (0)	There are 31 different keys - go to your dealer and they will be able to identify it from their masters. Last time I did this they happened to have my key in stock. £7.24 __________________ Ian Current: 2021 G21 330i M-Sport Previous: 2018 A6 Avant S-Line MMI+, 2014 F31 320d M-Sport, 2013 F10 520d M-Sport, 2011 F10 530d M-Sport, 2008 320i M-Sport Coupe, 2002 325i, 2001 318i valvetronic, 1998 318i, 1996 525i, 1990 Porsche 944S2
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DuckySpud Captain 25 Rep 662 Posts Drives: 320D Touring Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Sheffield iTrader: (1)	When I bought my old car it was missing the key, went to BMW and they were happy to sell me the key on its own like Xenon says. Took my VIN, entered it into their system and it told them which key I needed, was pretty impressive.
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Kerr Brigadier General 114 Rep 4,021 Posts Drives: BMW M235I Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Aberdeen iTrader: (0)	Cheers. £7.24 sounds good. Thought it would be a lot more. I'm at BMW on Monday for my brake fluid change and security update. My key has 3 letters and 2 numbers which I thought would be all I needed. Either way we will get it sorted.
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AWBimmer Major General 349 Rep 6,174 Posts Drives: E92 335D Pre-LCI \| E63 M6 V10 Join Date: May 2011 Location: UK iTrader: (4)	Yes they do, I lost mine last month, called them up and bought one for £10. few pennies more than the ones quoted above but I won't argue. I needed it! __________________ BMW E92 335D \| Lower Klasse IG: @that.m6
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phil200tdi Colonel 115 Rep 2,621 Posts Drives: 335i M Sport E90 LCI manual Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Aylesbury iTrader: (1)	Spare one in the toolbox in the boot! __________________ Car: e91 330d with Viezu map Gone but not forgotten: 2010 Jaguar XFR (Cat-back exhaust, pulley, intake mods and map), Highly Modified E90 335i LCI M Sport Manual (circa 480BHP/500lb ft)
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xenon Major General 1467 Rep 8,198 Posts Drives: 2021 G21 330i M-Sport Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Coventry iTrader: (0)	I think he means it's worth keeping a spare one in the boot. You do only get one. They can get it from the VIN or by trial and error with the master set. __________________ Ian Current: 2021 G21 330i M-Sport Previous: 2018 A6 Avant S-Line MMI+, 2014 F31 320d M-Sport, 2013 F10 520d M-Sport, 2011 F10 530d M-Sport, 2008 320i M-Sport Coupe, 2002 325i, 2001 318i valvetronic, 1998 318i, 1996 525i, 1990 Porsche 944S2
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Evil Diesel Captain 32 Rep 817 Posts Drives: E92 335d M Sport Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: London iTrader: (0)	Get the dealer to take out the lockers and buy a proper set of locking nuts. The OEM locked bolts are of NO deterrent to anyone who looks to nick your wheels.
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