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BMW 5 Series battery

The 5 Series combines a boot-mounted AGM battery with advanced energy management and plenty of comfort electronics.

Which 5 Series do you have?

Pick the model year to see its generation. It narrows things down — it doesn’t settle the exact battery on its own.

Ask about my 5 Series

Choose a year to see which generation it belongs to and what that means for the battery.

Battery compatibility by generation

“Confirmed at inspection” = varies by engine, trim or market, or not yet verified

5 Series F10

2010–2016
TechnologyAGM
Voltage12V
Case / group sizeConfirmed at inspection
Capacity (Ah)Confirmed at inspection
CCAConfirmed at inspection
DimensionsConfirmed at inspection
Terminal layoutConfirmed at inspection
Battery locationBoot
Start-stopCommon on this generation
RegistrationRequired after replacement

5 Series G30

2017–2023
TechnologyAGM
Voltage12V
Case / group sizeConfirmed at inspection
Capacity (Ah)Confirmed at inspection
CCAConfirmed at inspection
DimensionsConfirmed at inspection
Terminal layoutConfirmed at inspection
Battery locationBoot
Start-stopCommon on this generation
RegistrationRequired after replacement

5 Series G60

2024–present
TechnologyConfirmed at inspection
Voltage12V
Case / group sizeConfirmed at inspection
Capacity (Ah)Confirmed at inspection
CCAConfirmed at inspection
DimensionsConfirmed at inspection
Terminal layoutConfirmed at inspection
Battery locationConfirmed at inspection
Start-stopConfirm on inspection
RegistrationRequired after replacement
  • — Specification confirmed on inspection.

We don’t publish battery specifications we haven’t verified. Different engines and equipment can require different batteries, so the exact match is confirmed against your vehicle and the battery currently fitted.

Important battery considerations

  • Registration required; coding if capacity changes.
  • BMW vehicles with intelligent battery sensors should have a new battery registered. If the battery type or capacity changes, it must also be coded.

Symptoms & diagnostics

Slow or laboured cranking
Most noticeable after the car has stood overnight or for several days.
Start-stop stops engaging
Many 5 Series variants with start-stop disable it when battery health is low.
Electrical warnings or resets
Dashboard messages, infotainment restarts or comfort features switching off.
Needing repeated jump starts
A sign the battery can no longer hold or deliver enough charge — or of a drain or charging fault.

These symptoms can also come from charging faults, parasitic drain, cables or the starter. A battery and charging test tells them apart.

Replacing the battery on a BMW 5 Series

  1. 01

    Confirm the battery

    Generation, engine and the fitted battery label are checked against the replacement.

  2. 02

    Protect settings

    A memory saver is connected where practical.

  3. 03

    Access: boot

    Trim or floor panels are removed carefully; jump points under the bonnet are not the battery itself.

  4. 04

    Swap and secure

    Negative first off, last on. Terminals cleaned, hold-down tightened, vent tube refitted where present.

  5. 05

    Register / reset

    BMW vehicles with intelligent battery sensors should have a new battery registered. If the battery type or capacity changes, it must also be coded.

  6. 06

    Check charging

    Starting and charging voltages are verified before we leave.

Battery options for the 5 Series

Technologies recorded for this model’s generations. The right one for your car depends on its exact specification.

Absorbent Glass Mat

AGM

A vehicle designed for AGM should be fitted with AGM. A flooded or EFB battery in its place is likely to wear out quickly and may trigger charging-system faults.

About AGM →

BMW 5 Series battery FAQs

Which battery does my BMW 5 Series need?

It depends on the generation, engine and equipment. Use the year selector above to narrow down the generation, then send us your vehicle details and a photo of the current battery label — we confirm the exact match before fitting.

Why does my 5 Series show a battery discharge warning?

High standby consumption or a weakening battery. A test identifies which.

Battery assistance for your BMW 5 Series.

Send the year and a photo of the current battery. We confirm the match for your 5 Series and fit it where you park.

Daily, including late evenings. Out-of-hours requests are answered as technician availability allows.

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