[Spacebug]

Having just taken delivery of my new F30 Sport I was a little suprised to learn about the easy way to steal BMWs via key programming.

I have read that this doesn't affect cars built after September 2011.

I'm sure someone on here knows all the details, or can point me in the right direction..

[gadgetboy]

Yes BMW state that cars after Sept 2011 have been updated to prevent this type of theft, as per the article below:

http://www.bmw.co.uk/bmwuk/about/new...70000_,00.html

They are also offering a free update to pre Sept 2011 cars to correct this problem although the solution is still thought to be some weeks away, as per the following article:

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/bmw/602...-hi-tech-theft

I have always been suspicious of comfort / keyless access to cars.

[Spacebug]

Thanks for the quick reply gadgetboy. Sets my mind at rest a little....

[JOHNBMWM5]

If they want your particular car, they will get it, end of story.
Just be insured.

[dopper99]

Originally Posted by johnbmw6

Just be insured.

Problem with that is according to Watchdog last night not all insurers are paying out for these thefts without key crimes.

I rang up about mine earlier and they said they it needed the fix. Was out by a month as it was built in Aug 11 I got it in Sep 11. But I've got to wait up to 8 weeks for them to book it in a fix it.

[RobUK]

Originally Posted by johnbmw6

If they want your particular car, they will get it, end of story.

So go for a 316d ES in that metallic onion colour, beige interior, stick a set of 16's on it... and you should be safe

[NISFAN]

Originally Posted by RobUK

So go for a 316d ES in that metallic onion colour, beige interior, stick a set of 16's on it... and you should be safe

Ooooh my dream combo, I would steal a car like that....and I am not even a car thief

[F30AM]

Auto Audio in London can install a thief resistant system. They are in the know of how to foil the swine.