I have a 1996 BMW 316, and I have misplaced the nut key to allow me to remove the

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I've found wheel lock keys in the glove box, the center console, the door pockets, the seat back pockets, and the trunk tool kit for changing a flat tire, where it belongs. Then you have the people that for some reason think their wheels are safer if they don't carry the key in the car. They are the ones that have to tow their car to the dealer and hope the wheel locks are factory ones.
 
wheels to replace the tyres.? How can I aquire a new locking wheel nut key for my old BMW 316.
 
Unless the key for the locking lugs nuts were from the factory this may be hard to get. If they are not factory this is what I do at the dealer, I have 2, 12 point sockets,(snap-on) 13/16" and a 3/4" (because not all locks are the same size) Find the one that fits closest to the tapered lock with out just sliding over, Use a hammer to pound it on the nut, then a 1/2" ratchet to remove the lock. this will not damage the nice wheels by using a torch to cut them off or the lug stud and costly lug stud repairs and then the customer will either buy new locks or regular lug nuts to replace them.(where there is a will, there IS a way) The twelve points will bite into the outer part of the nut to grab it for removal. I have to do this more often then you think, I hope this will help you out some. Good Luck.
 
BMW spare parts are easy to acquire either through BMW dealer or of www.ebay.co.uk your log book will help with the numbers...
 
if its a stock wheel lock the deal can get them or they wil have them in stock som ewheel store carry them as well but really the smartest thing would be remove them really out of 40 yrs of driving and tire work ..ive only seen one case where someone stole wheels and not the car and really if one knows or wants wheel hes going to have the keys to remove them thruth is they cause you and most tire changers problems like what your having now and one day like to day that 20 dollar flat tire going to cost you a few hundred buck for tow truck and then having to have some one like me cut it off so think about it say everyone you knwo have they had their wheel stole or if they know anyone who as really it just dont happen that much more likely to have car stolen than wheels stole
 
take your log book with you to bmw they will get you a new key from vin number
 
take your log book with you to bmw they will get you a new key from vin number
 
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