1984 E30 Does the key have a transponder

[1509]

Hi
Can someone let me know if the key is coded in anyway or can I just get a blank cut.
I am based in the uk so if any members can recommend anywhere to get on cut that would be great.
Thanks

[323i E30]

I had a new key cut at a random shoe-repair shop. No electronics involved for the key itself.
Not sure if that’s as easy in the UK as it is here.

[nick325xit 5spd]

lol, no.

[82eye]

it does need to be cut from a steel key and not the brass blanks. the brass wears over time and will cause the locks to load up on shavings and fail. the dealer usually has steel blanks. most locksmiths do not have the machine to cut a steel blank. you'll have to search.