E70 X5 (2006-2013) — CAS3/CAS4
First-generation X5 uses CAS3 (early) or CAS4 (later facelift). OBD-based programming for most jobs. Typically 60-75 minutes spare, 90-120 minutes AKL.
E70 X5Spare keys, all-keys-lost and immobiliser work for every BMW X5 generation — E70 (2006-2013), F15 (2013-2018), G05 (2018-2023). CAS, FEM/BDC and BDC2 programming on the driveway. Same software as the dealer.
We work on every E70 / F15 / G05 variant — using manufacturer-grade equipment and procedures. These are the most common jobs we see.
First-generation X5 uses CAS3 (early) or CAS4 (later facelift). OBD-based programming for most jobs. Typically 60-75 minutes spare, 90-120 minutes AKL.
E70 X5Second-generation X5 uses FEM or BDC immobiliser. Bench access sometimes required for AKL. Typically 75-90 minutes spare, 100-150 minutes AKL.
F15 X5Current X5 uses BDC2 — significantly more complex than FEM/BDC. Full BDC2 capability with dealer-grade tooling. Typically 90-120 minutes spare, 120-180 minutes AKL.
G05 X5M-performance X5 variants use the same key architecture as standard X5. M-stitched fobs available; standard fobs work identically.
X5 MComfort Access (keyless entry/start) standard on most F15/G05 cars. Full programming including keyless functions.
Comfort Access on F15/G05Plug-in hybrid X5 variants have additional key-related modules (battery management, charging port). Same key programming procedure, just more verification post-programming.
Hybrid variantsEvery BMW X5 job starts the same way — confirm the platform, read the immobiliser, then programme. We follow the manufacturer-spec procedure every time, and you see the new key working before we leave.
Identify E70/F15/G05 from registration. Determines immobiliser type and procedure.
CAS/FEM/BDC/BDC2 read via OBD or bench. State confirmed, credentials extracted for AKL.
New fob programmed, Comfort Access synced, all functions tested before we leave.
Covering the full E70 / F15 / G05 range. These are the variants we work on most often:
G05 X5 xDrive40d — lost both keys in the snow. DashTech came out in the bad weather, sorted it in 90 minutes. Brilliant.
F15 X5 — spare key for my wife. Quick call, booked, done on the driveway in Esher. Same OEM fob as the dealer would supply.
E70 X5 — needed all-keys-lost after losing them at a wedding. DashTech sorted it on the venue car park. Saved my Saturday.
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