Battery life

[RickZ4]

The upcoming cold snap got me to thinking about my car battery. I'm still using the original which is now 11 years and 70k miles old. So far I've not had and problems with it.

How long do they normally last?

[mr wilks]

Id say you've beaten the odds there already

[buzyg]

Mines 60k+ and 10 years old and still holds it's charge for a 2-3 weeks, in this cold weather. Not had the charger on it yet this winter. Mind you I do keep getting it out and

[Scooba_Steve]

Swap it out, surprised it has lasted this long, good going.

[ben g]

My original one lasted about 10 years before it went, so i'd say it's probably on it's last legs.

Might aswell replace it before it leaves you stranded somewhere.

[patriot66]

My original BMW (Varta) May 2003 battery finally gave up the ghost in June 2016 !

[Mr Tidy]

My E86 had it's first replacement battery at 81,000 miles - exactly 10 years to the day after it was first registered!

[Davz]

lasted 11yrs, replaced with another varta silver e44, paid £84 last yr from a local supplier.

[Ewazix]

I'm still on the original June 2003, so approaching 15 years!


It does sit on the Ctek when it's not used over the winter which helps. It can't last much longer, can it?.......

[Mr Tidy]

I'm still on the original June 2003, so approaching 15 years!


It does sit on the Ctek when it's not used over the winter which helps. It can't last much longer, can it?.......

You never know - I sold my 325ti yesterday and it looked like it was on the original battery. Car was registered in October 2002, so cross your fingers!

[ronk]

My 2004 E85 sold to a pal still has the original battery - the 335xd (June 2015 ) only lasted two years!

Progress eh?

[GAZA62]

My cars original battery lasted 8 years it was still starting ok but had a couple of jump starts so decided to swap it for something better my friend who looks after my car works for BMW so got me a beefier model he said they use in M cars was a bit of a squeeze to get in but has been there for 5 years no probs be interesting to see if she starts in a few weeks after sitting outside for a month in this cold weather.

[Bertz4]

The upcoming cold snap got me to thinking about my car battery. I'm still using the original which is now 11 years and 70k miles old. So far I've not had and problems with it.

How long do they normally last?

You could have it tested by someone like Halfords, the modern test equipment tests for faults and remaining capacity. It doesn’t owe you anything though at that age.

[R60BBA]

The upcoming cold snap got me to thinking about my car battery. I'm still using the original which is now 11 years and 70k miles old. So far I've not had and problems with it.

How long do they normally last?

You could have it tested by someone like Halfords, the modern test equipment tests for faults and remaining capacity. It doesn’t owe you anything though at that age.

What is the cost for this pal?

[Bertz4]

The upcoming cold snap got me to thinking about my car battery. I'm still using the original which is now 11 years and 70k miles old. So far I've not had and problems with it.

How long do they normally last?

You could have it tested by someone like Halfords, the modern test equipment tests for faults and remaining capacity. It doesn’t owe you anything though at that age.

What is the cost for this pal?

It’s free, but if you need a battery they’re probably cheaper elsewhere unless you have or know someone with a trade card.