Best 6 Tools for BMW G-Chassis BDC2 Key Adding

Which Tool Can Add a Key to BMW G-Chassis BDC2 Module?

If you’re looking to add keys to BMW G-Chassis vehicles equipped with a BDC2 module (model years 2015–2021), here are six of the best tools currently recommended:

Yanhua ACDP2 with Module 38
Autel IM508/IM608 Series or OTOFIX IM1/IM2
Launch X431 IMMO Series (IMMO Elite/IMMO Plus/IMMO PRO)
Vapon VP100 Key Programmer
AP PRO2 (APP2)
CGDI A2 Key Programmer

All of these tools support BDC2 key programming without the need for soldering. Most tools operate without annual fees; however, Autel and OTOFIX devices require a 1-year BDC02 Add Key Function license for BDC2 key adding functionality.

Check more details below:

Tool	BDC2 Add Key Support	Connection Type	Key Type Compatibility	Fees & Licenses	Special Hardware Needed	Notable Features
Yanhua ACDP2 + Module 38	2015-2021 G Chassis	Bench	Aftermarket BDC2 blank keys only	❌ No fees or tokens	ACDP Main Unit + Module 38	Fully automated; no soldering; stable & safe; cannot use locked keys from other tools.
Autel IM508 IM608 series/OTOFIX IM1/IM2 series	2015-2021 G Chassis	Bench (EEPROM)	Autel IKEY (3 or 4-button)	✅ BDC02 Add Key Function 1-Year License	G-Box / G-Box2 / G-Box3	Reliable bench solution; supports wide range of BMW models; license purchase required.
Launch X431 IMMO Series	2015-2021 G Chassis	Bench	Original + Aftermarket	❌ No license needed	X-Prog3 + MCU3 Adapter	Updated BMW IMMO V10.40; no annual fee; active subscription required.
Vapon VP100	2015-2021 G Chassis	Bench	Original OEM keys	❌ No annual fees or tokens	None specific (standard cable set)	Budget option; supports older BDC2 modules; no tokens or license needed.
AP PRO2	2015-2021 G Chassis	Bench	Universal + Aftermarket	❌ No annual fee	PC Software + BDC cable + FN0050 License	Fully automatic; no manual job; supports mileage correction and all major BMW IMMO types. l Operating system: WindowsXP, Windows7, Windows8, Windows10, Windows11 32bit and 64 system Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1
CGDI A2	2015-2021 G Chassis	Bench	Universal	❌ No fees	Standard CGDI kit	Multi-brand tool; supports BDC2 on 2016+ BMWs; frequent free updates; useful for other brands too

2015-2021 BMW BDC2 IMMO Key Adding Support List:

Model	Chassis Code	Year
X3	F97	2019/04 – 2021/07
X3	G01	2017/12 – 2021/07
X4	G02	2018/04 – 2021/07
X4	F98	2019/04 – 2021/07
5 Series	G30	2016/11 – 2020/06
5 Series	G31	2017/03 – 2020/06
5 Series	G38	2017/05 – 2020/08
6 Series	G32	2017/07 – 2020/06
7 Series	G11/G12	2015/07 – 2019/02
X3/iX3	G08	2018/05 – 2021/08
M5	F90	2017/11 – 2020/06