Here obdii365.com lists top tools to add BMW F series BDC SWFL 085 version key by OBD.
1. Xhorse VVDI Key Tool Plus/VVDI2
Xhorse supports OBD pre-processing for BDC 085 key programming.
No E-NET, no DoIP. The patching takes about 10 minutes.
It cannot support mileage reset by OBD.
It is easier to work with the FEM/BDC unit using key tool plus than with Abrites.
2. Yanhua Mini ACDP2/ACDP1
Yes. ACDP provides two optional methods to add BDC 085 key via OBD: DoIP and CAN method.
ACDP also has a data restore function. If 085 coding data is lost, go to Restore function.
Select original coding version and write coding data. There is always a risk but with ACDP it’s greatly reduced and has the capability to fix it when it happens.
ACDP is the only one that supports 085 mileage reset.
Check instructions here:
3. Lonsdor K518 Pro
K518 Pro also does BMW BDC 085 Pre-Processing and add key via OBD.
4. Autel IM508/IM608 + XP400 Pro
Autel also supports pre-processing and adding the BDC 085 key via OBD.
Step 1: Back up coding
Step 2: Pre-processing ECU
Step 3: Read secret key
Step 4: Restore data
Step 5: Restore coding.
5. AVDI Abrites
Abrites has added support for key programming for BMW vehicles with BDC versions 85 and higher, by OBDII via the new BN015 license.
This license allows performing key programming for F-series vehicles with BDC modules COMPLETELY BY OBDII.
Supports ALL F-series vehicles with BDC module (BMW, MINI and Rolls Royce)
– BMW X1 (F48)
– BMW X2 (F39)
– BMW X5 (F15)
– BMW X6 (F16)
– MINI Clubman (F54)
– MINI Hatch (F55/F56)
– MINI Convertible (F57)
– MINI Countryman (F60)
Other functionalities:
Mileage Calibration (dashboard excluded)
ISN read/write/change
6. Xtool Tablets + KC501
Xtool have made it possible to program BMW BDC I keys via OBD without disassembling the BDC module from the vehicle.
whether you’re using the affordable Xtool IP616 ($329) or the more advanced Xtool X100 PAD3, H6 Pro or D9S Pro with the KC501 programmer.
Main steps:
Back Up Coding
Pre-Processing FEM/BDC
Add Key
Here is the instruction guide:
In sum:
✅Yanhua ACDP2, also does mileage reset
✅Xhorse VVDI Key Tool Plus/VVDI2 Yes
✅ Lonsdor K518 PRO
❌ KD-X4
❌ Zed-FULL Plus
✅ Autel IM508S/IM608 II
❌ Smart Pro
✅Abrites AVDI, also does mileage reset.
✅Xtool X100 PAD2/PAD3
✅APPRO2
