Originally Posted by CanadianX5

An X5 cannot be "hotwired" without a key programmed for the vehicle.
Trust me. I install car starters and i've tried almost everything to start my X5 without the key .

X5's that are getting stolen are probably being towed to a location then someone somehow programs new keys to work in the vehicle.

Anyway you look at it , someone who works or has worked in a bmw service center is involved.

I wonder if it would be possible to locate your car through the GPS navigation system...........General Motors can track all there vehicles with Onstar