[jeremybingham]

Yes they do a cherished or older car discount scheme to keep you coming back as they know it's expensive compared to the high street. Worked for us with our roadster s. I wouldn't fancy Kwik fit nor can they update the key it seems. Why not try a BMW mini specialist who can? Or for the first one under warranty bite the bullet. To maintain warranty you have to ensure its Mini spec stuff the fit and to schedule which as you say isn't much. While it's under warranty main dealer is safe and easy. They can wheedle out if not.