Do it yourself
Frequently asked questions about cars and motorcycles
Car tutorial (Do it yourself) Motorcycle tutorial (Do it yourself) Frequently Asked Questions

How to identify a BMW model by its key

Model: BMW BMW Various
Part: Key

Let’s see how to identify a BMW model by its key. The first has a chrome edge, which always refers to the "luxury" trim. The satin edge refers to the "x-line" trim. The matte red edge is dedicated to the "sport" trim. Although not shown in the video, the satin blue edge refers to the "m-sport" version. The black edge refers to the base trims, such as "advantage" or "business". There is also a model known as "sail" which refers to the series " or the X1. From these, we move to the "display key", for which there is a specific tutorial.

Updated on 20 July 2026 by ScegliAuto

Video tutorial

Related tutorials

How to set the clock on the BMW
How to set the clock on the BMW
BMW BMW Various Setting the time on the BMW onboard computer is a simple and quick operation to be carried out independently. To perform this operation, we must turn…
How to Replace the Key Battery of the 2016 BMW M4 Competition
How to Replace the Key Battery of the 2016 BMW M4 Competition
BMW BMW Various If you own a 2016 BMW M4 Competition and want to replace the key battery, simply read the following guide carefully and follow the various steps desc…
How to replace the battery of a BMW key
How to replace the battery of a BMW key
BMW BMW Various Replacing the remote control battery on a BMW X model vehicle is an operation that follows simple and quick steps that can be done independently. The…

Other guides you may be interested in

How to Replace the Remote Battery for the Volvo XC40?

In this tutorial, you will see how to replace the battery in the remote for the Volvo XC40, a very simple and quick operation. For this, you will need a replacement battery of type CR2032 and possibly a small flathead screwdriver. First, remove the front cover by pressing the button on the metal ring, then locate the second button, press it as well, and remove the opposite cover. Next, open the circular cap, take out the old battery, and insert the new one in the opposite direction. Finally, reassemble everything.

Watch the video!


by ScegliAuto

More videos