OT Not to sound condescending, but have you tried doing the programming steps when using new keys (like spares)? IIRC, the ignition will accept up to 4 master keys. So unless all slots have been used, you can still program the car to accept another key.

As for other malfunctions from the remote, there's another set of procedures to re-initialize the remote.
where can i find the reprograming/re-initialize steps?

17M,

Good luck on your purchase. The car's computer will tell you when it needs servicing. If you don't drive a lot, have it serviced at least once a year.

You do, A) oil service B) inspection 1 C) inspection 2 then back to oil service. Ball park figure for oil service is 6,000 pesos. Inspection 1 is around 14,000 pesos.

Word of caution on some BMW service centers:

BMW Autohaus in Libis is a STEALERSHIP! When my dads 318 leaked oil, we brought it there. The service adviser quoted 32,000 ++ He claimed that the oil pan gasket, crankshaft seal, transmission gasket, valve cover gasket, and some other gaskets and seals need replacement. I explained to him that its not possible cause those seals and gaskets are in different parts of the engine. What he wanted was almost a complete overhaul. He insisted that thats the proper procedure. After arguing for a few minutes, he admited that its just the oil pan gasket thats leaking. I pulled out the car. Went to BASICS a few meters away and had it fixed for less than 8,000.

BASICS is not as bad as Autohaus. After my inital good experience, I bought the same car for a brake warning light on the dash. They said they need to replace the brake pads, sensors and rotors. I knew that the rotors are good. Asked them to just do the pads and sensors. They declined, claimed that the rotors are shot.

Good thing about Basic, their parts are not as expensive as Autohaus.

Brought the car to Speedyfix for a 2nd opinon. Turned out I was right. Rotors are good. Got Speedy to change the pads, sensors, clear the dash idot light plus do an oil service.

I wonder if the service advisers from Autohaus and Basics came from Rapide