Help...locked out of vehicle...broken door lock, bad FOB

[tleisemann]

I have just found myself in quite a predicament. My key Fob has been dead for a long time (only key), and I just tried to unlock the door manually, as I have been, only to have the key spin in the lock. It's obviously not engaging anything, so I guess something broke in the cylinder. I know, I know, it was stupid of me not to get another key made when I had the chance, but I honestly never considered the possibility that this would happen. I'm waiting for a locksmith now, but reading some old threads here is not giving me much hope. Can anyone offer some advice? I'm desperate! It's an 06' X5 4.8is.

Thanks