Replacement remote key fob shell case kit with uncut blade and 3 V battery, designed to rebuild a worn, broken, or cracked BMW smart key housing while keeping your existing programmed remote. This is an empty cover only with no interior electronics, no remote circuit board, and no transponder chip; move the electronics and immobilizer chip from your old fob into this new case. The blade is uncut and must be cut by a dealer or locksmith; battery installation may require soldering depending on your original key design. Compatible with BMW 325i / 325Ci / 325xi / 330i / 330Ci / 330xi 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005, BMW 525i / 528i / 530i / 540i / 750iL 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003, BMW 7-Series E38 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002, BMW X3 E83 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009, BMW X5 E53 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009, BMW Z4 E85 / E86 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009, BMW 323i / 323Ci / 323is / 328i / 328is 1998 1999 2000, BMW 3-Series E46 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006, BMW 525i / 530i / 545i / 645Ci 2004 2005, BMW 5-Series E39 / E60 / E61 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006, BMW 6-Series E63 / E64 2004 2005 2006, BMW Z8 2001 2002 2003, BMW 1-Series E81 2004 2005 2006. Disclaimer: This is not an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) product, HQRP branded product is a replacement. All brand names and logos are registered trademarks of their respective owners. Any use of the brand names or model designations for this product are made solely for purposes of demonstrating compatibility.
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Complete case kit: Includes detachable remote key shell, uncut metal blade, and 3 V battery; restores a worn or cracked housing while keeping your original remote electronics
Vehicle match: Compatible with BMW 3-Series E46, 5-Series E39 / E60 / E61, X5 E53, X3 E83, Z4 E85 / E86, 7-Series E38, 6-Series E63 / E64, Z8, 1-Series E81; confirm your key shape
Empty housing only: No remote circuit board, no immobilizer chip, and no internal modules installed; transfer your existing electronics and transponder to keep the same programming
Setup steps: Blade arrives uncut; have a dealer or locksmith cut it to match your vehicle; designed to swap into your current key assembly to avoid reprogramming
Power specs: Includes a 3 V coin-cell battery; battery replacement may require soldering skills depending on your original key design; useful when rebuilding a damaged fob