One customer has reported an issue when attempting to clone a spare BMW BCP key on a 2025 BMW M5 using Xhorse VVDI Key Tool Plus and Multi-Prog.
The key cannot be read, regardless of whether an adapter is used.
Possible Cause
The issue is related to changes made by BMW after BCP key cloning solutions became available on the market.
On newer BCP keys, the NXP chip has been updated and locked, preventing the cloning process from being completed successfully.
As a result, not all BMW BCP keys currently support cloning.
The Solution
Check if the Key Is Cloneable
The easiest way to determine compatibility is to inspect the key PCB.
1.Open the key shell
2.Remove the circuit board
3.Check the chip marking on the PCB
4.Chip Identification
- NXP 295E
Supported for cloning
Can be cloned using compatible Xhorse tools
- NXP 295G
Cloning not supported
Key cannot be cloned
Important Note
Compatibility depends on the key hardware version rather than the vehicle model alone.
BMW updated the security solution on newer BCP keys, so two BMW vehicles may have different key versions even if they are similar models.
Before attempting a cloning procedure, always inspect the PCB and verify the chip type first.
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