BMW 325iC Automotive Locksmith

The BMW 325iC was produced 1987–1995. It is a discontinued passenger car, which mainly affects blank and fob availability rather than whether the work can be done — older platforms are frequently easier to key than new ones, not harder.

Across its 1987–1995 run, the 325iC sits in one key generation: model years 1987–1995 predate transponder immobilizers in the US market, so a replacement there is usually a cutting job rather than a programming one. The exact model year and trim still decide the parts, so have the year ready when you call.

At 31+ years since the last BMW 325iC was built, wear is the usual reason a key stops working rather than failure of the key itself. A cylinder that has accepted the same key for decades eventually stops aligning to it, and a key cut fresh to code often works better in that lock than the worn original it replaces.

Eligibility for the BMW 325iC is confirmed against the exact model year and trim before a job is treated as scheduled, and proof of identity and vehicle ownership or written authorization is required before any key is originated or programmed.

Other BMW models from the same era

• BMW 325i 1987–1995 and again 2001–2006
• BMW 325iS 1987–1988 and again 1990–1995
• BMW 325/325eS 1986–1988
• BMW 325ix 1986 and again 1988–1991
• BMW 535i/535is 1986–1988
• BMW 750iL 1988–1999
• BMW M3 1988–1991, 1995–1999, 2001–2006, 2008–2013, 2015–2018 and again 2021–2027
• BMW M5 1988, 1991–1993, 2000–2003, 2006–2010, 2013–2023 and again 2025–2027