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BMW 1 Series Key Replacement

BMW 1 Series keys date back to 2004 and span 1 key system across the model’s generations — slot key / comfort access. DFW Keys 4 Cars cuts and programs every one of them at your location anywhere in Dallas–Fort Worth, 24/7 — spares, all-keys-lost, fobs and lockouts. Call (214) 717-6398.


About 1 Series Keys

Verified key reference for the BMW 1 Series — model years, key types, and the transponder/immobilizer each generation uses. Boundary years can overlap; we confirm the exact part by VIN before dispatching.

Model / GenerationYearsKey TypeTransponder / ImmobilizerBlade / FCC
1 Series (E81/E82/E87/E88)2004–2010Slot key / Comfort AccessCAS2 / CAS3 / CAS3+HU92
1 Series (F20/F21)2011–2018Slot key / Comfort AccessFEM-BDCHU92 (confirm by VIN)

Security System & Immobilizer

BMW security marched from EWS through CAS2/3/4 to FEM/BDC modules — each generation changes the programming approach.

On the 1 Series specifically we see: CAS2 / CAS3 / CAS3+, FEM-BDC. A correctly cut but unprogrammed key turns the locks and never starts the engine — programming is the half of the job that matters.

Which key does your year have?

  • 2004–2010: Slot key / Comfort Access — CAS2 / CAS3 / CAS3+ (HU92)
  • 2011–2018: Slot key / Comfort Access — FEM-BDC (HU92 (confirm by VIN))

Our 1 Series Key Services


BMW 1 Series Key FAQ

I lost the only key to my 1 Series. What now?

We come to the vehicle, verify ownership, cut a new key from the VIN, and program it on-site — no tow, no dealer wait.

Will a hardware-store copy start my 1 Series?

On transponder-era cars it opens doors and nothing else — the chip must be programmed to the immobilizer, which is what we do curbside.

How fast can you reach my 1 Series in DFW?

We dispatch the nearest mobile unit metroplex-wide, 24/7 — call (214) 717-6398 for an honest ETA.