Here's the initializing instructions I've been posting the last couple of decades (since the time of the e38/e39/e46/e53 generation) and they look similar to what worked for you. I think some of the problems owners have that causes programming failure is:

• Wrong ignition position
• Open door
• Not all doors unlocked

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