All, I can confirm that the lifetime codes still work on CIC systems as I have just updated my maps to 2018-1 without having to input a code. I produced the FSC code with my software so those of you that have purchased a lifetime code online somewhere should be fine as long as the seller of the code is telling the truth
That is good for CIC Systems and will be helpful to many. Unfortunately BMW have changed the coding on NBT and it asks for a code after 2 years even if you have a lifetime code. Fortunately my supplier being an honest seller whistle sends me a new one each time this happens.
It happened once around 2 years ago and that was what my supplier told me. He sent me a new code and the latest 2018-1 NBT worked fine. So perhaps fixed now.