Newish BMW Security Concern!!

Nathan · 15 Apr 2012 at 17:20

Got an email at work today about increased thefts of new bmws. 160 outstanding stolen bmws in the west midlands alone since January. They are been stolen using two electronic methods that I obviously won't go into to. If you have a BMW under 5 years old, I would be considering an extra security feature over standard. Genuine shock at just how easy they are to steal

Nathan · 15 Apr 2012 at 17:42

[TW]Fox;21690254 said:
Make sure you are satisfied the car is locked when you walk away.

It makes little difference if they have both devices

1 series and x5s are most popular it would seem.

Nathan · 15 Apr 2012 at 17:50

[TW]Fox;21690324 said:
There seemed to be some confusion on whether it actually reads and decrypts the signal (unlikely) or blocks it (far more likely). If its the latter, provided its locked, its locked. Problem is most people press lock and walk off without checking.

I have seen CCTV of two thefts where the vehicles were locked :/ an x6 and a 335

Nathan · 15 Apr 2012 at 17:59

You see the lights flash and them using a device

Nathan · 15 Apr 2012 at 18:49

Basher said:
That doesn't mean it was locked.

Always make sure your car is locked before you walk away and you'll be fine.

Another reason why I love comfort access

At very least it means the alarm is disabled, quick swing at that passenger window and away they go