lost key

[spike318is]

hi, i have a 90 e30 318is an i lost my keys, can any1 tell me if i can ring bmw with my chassis number etc to get them to send me out a new key. I've done this b4 with an e36 but not sure if they do this for e30's still.

[dsm2002]

I have done this with a 90 E30 318i. I needed proof of ownership.

[DesktopDave]

BMW has great support for older cars, if you don't mind waiting a little while.  The parts department will need proof of ownership...expect a service fee along with the key blank & cutting charges.  In the States they want to see the title, not a registration card.

When they're checking that info for you at the dealer, ask them if they can print out the original build sheet for your car.  Some dealers will, some won't.  The one tacked to the rear bench seat has most of the information but I like to have both.  It'll tell you the build date of the car, the options installed at the factory (like diff ratio) & a bunch of other useful info.

You also might want to pick up a few cheap dealer-only parts like coolant bleed screws, plastic fasteners that have broken, etc.