Replacement Key Fob Cover Case fit for BMW X1 X3 X5 X6 X7 1 2 5 7 Series Keyless Entry Remote Control Key Fob Shell

First off, it does not come with the center metal BMW logo. You will need to buy that separately. But that is a trademark issue and I understand that the manufacturer wants to play by the rules. The genuine logo will cost you an additional $10 to $15. I like the fact that it snaps together tightly. Is every bit as strong or stronger than the OEM key fob. And let's face it nobody wants to spend $450 on a new key fob at the BMW dealership! This will not work for you if your key fob is not working, as it uses the circuit board from the old key fob to work.

I bought a used F15 series X5M, and the prior owner took absolutely horrible care of the key fobs. The internals work well, but the BMW logos and the metallic paint on the side pieces were chipped off badly. BMW wanted $450 for each key to replace them, and they do not sell the individual components for cosmetic repair. So I found a company on here that sold the BMW sticker logo replacement for the lock button, and those replacements were absolutely perfect and cheap. Then I found this key fob shell, so for the price, this was a much better solution for me. And it's ultimately a nearly-perfect solution. The M series has black buttons, not silver ones, so I never intended to use the entire shell. Also, I wanted to keep the original key base (which includes the physical grooved key in case the battery dies). So all I needed was the metallic side piece. The color is a little mismatched from the OEM key; the OEM side piece is a little shinier whereas this is slightly more of a matte silver. It's close, but not perfect. Also, the screw hole that connects this replacement side piece to the plastic fob is drilled about 0.5mm too high for the OEM shell. The screw still fits, but it has to go in at a slight angle, and I think it slightly strips the plastic in doing so. I don't feel comfortable removing the screw (not that I ever would), for fear of stripping the now-expanded grooves and not making a tight fit again. Finally, there is about an extra half millimeter of gap between the key base and the side piece compared with the complete OEM fob. I've included pictures showing the entire process. They tell the story. Overall, I'm extremely pleased with the result. I'd really like to give this 4.5 stars instead of 5, because it's a nearly perfect fit but certainly not a perfect fit. But I'm not demoting them to 4 stars either; their solution saved me >$400 over replacing the key. If you only have cosmetic damage, this is a great solution. I can't comment on how the internals fit, because I didn't use this for that purpose. I can say that the buttons feel very high quality, and the weight of the entire construct feels the same in my hand to the original. Keep up the good work, Horande! If you ever sell just the side piece alone, I'd buy it for my other scuffed fob! :)

Almost identical to OEM and after installing the logo, looks perfect and works just like OEM. Can be beat at the price. Fits the key receptor in the dash.

Came on time a fit perfect just didn’t need so many.

I was getting a "remote battery needs replacement" error on my dash when I got in the car. I believe it is because of the contact between the battery and the board. The case has a terminal that connects the side of the coin cell battery to the board. You can't get at it unless you get the remote apart and then it's destroyed. This case is a great replacement for anyone going through that trouble. I won't guarantee that replacing the case will fix your issue of course, but it did for me. Also, I don't think they mention it, but the BMW logo is actually on this remote body. It's hidden under a piece of black electrical tape and you just don't see it in the product image. Peeling it off reveals the logo which has protective film over it. The key body comes apart fairly easily, it just snaps open. I used a guitar pick and just pushed in on the side. You'll have to push fairly firm and go around the body of it to get it apart. The little studs on the inside where the control board rests are meant to be melted down to the board to hold it in once you've held it in with your hand. I used a soldering iron to do this gently. After testing, I put four small dots of super glue on the edges where the case holds together to make sure it wouldn't pop apart if I accidentally dropped it. The factory key is glued together on all sides.