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I just replaced both batteries in my 2018 740iX. Was original battery (build date was Aug 2017) so actually lasted 8 years which was surprising given other problems I had with the car!
Pros: lasted 8 years, surprising longevity
Vehicle:
BMW
I still have the original BMW battery on my 2005 e46 325i , I used a battery tester on it and still say it’s good
Pros: long lasting, still good
Vehicle:
BMW
Everyone likes to shit on BMW for being too complicated when it comes to having to register batteries with the car, but this is the result. Batteries in other cars die way more quickly.
Pros: last longer than others
Vehicle:
BMW
I just changed my 2018 F36’s battery a few months ago. They really do last a long time.
Pros: last a long time
Vehicle:
BMW
2016 328i. Original battery still alive and kicking!
Pros: still alive and kicking, long lasting
Vehicle:
BMW
The battery on my previous F20 lasted over 12 years before I replaced it last winter. Had enough voltage but bad resistance readings, mechanic advised me to change it for the winter.
Pros: over 12 years longevity, enough voltage
Cons: bad resistance readings
Vehicle:
BMW
The only issue we’ve had with it is recently a bunch of warning lights started popping up randomly but all at the same time. I assumed it was a wiring issue or something since none of the systems it said were disabled actually were. Dealership couldnt replicate it so it took a couple weeks of bringing it back and forth every time it happened before they were able to see anything on their end. Replaced the battery and it’s been fine since.
Pros: fine since replacement
Cons: warning lights popping up
Vehicle:
BMW
BMW 3 series in the right rear panel. The location is ok, but the box is just enough to slip in a group 49, and there is an air vent hose on the forward side, and a clamp on the rear bottom that is impossible to reach with anything but little elf hands. Then there's also the starter cable, battery management and regular wires running in the same area, all hopelessly in the way..
Pros: location is ok
Cons: box is small
Vehicle:
BMW
My new BMW X3 was reliable.
It reliably would NOT start whenever the temperature dropped below -20C, even with a battery tender on it. The dealer couldn’t find anything wrong with it.
Cons: would not start
Vehicle:
BMW X3
The battery lasted about two years. I had a company car at the time and only drove the BMW on my days off, and didn't drive long or far. The short, infrequent drives basically never allowed the battery to completely charge, resulting in it's early death.
Cons: early death, lasted two years
Vehicle:
BMW
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