BMW 2 Series Battery: Specs, Fitment & Common Faults
On the 2 Series, a new battery genuinely needs to be registered with the car's computer, and coded first if the type or capacity differs.
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OEM Part Number: 61216806755
| 92Ah AGM (shared across the wider 1/2/3/4/5 Series range) | BMW OEM: 61216806755 |
|---|---|
| 80Ah AGM (M2 and similar performance trims) | BMW OEM: 61217555719 |
| Note | Genuine BMW batteries use black casing for AGM and white casing for standard lead-acid — check which type is currently fitted before assuming, and have any replacement registered (coded) to the car's charging system regardless of brand. |
BMW 2 Series Battery: The Part Everyone Blames First, Not Always Correctly
A BMW 2 Series that won't start gets blamed on the battery more often than any other component, and it's right often enough to make that assumption a reasonable first check. But it's not always the actual cause, which is worth knowing before spending money on a replacement that doesn't fix anything.
BMW 2 Series Battery: What It Does
The BMW 2 Series's 12V battery provides the power needed to start the engine and runs electrical systems when the engine isn't turning. On cars with stop-start technology, the battery works much harder than on older designs, since the engine switches off and restarts far more frequently — which is exactly why these cars need a specific AGM or EFB battery type rather than a standard unit.
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A Genuinely Important, BMW-Specific Finding Worth Knowing — BMW 2 Series Battery
This is genuinely important to know before replacing this battery: if your car is fitted with an intelligent battery sensor, a new battery genuinely needs to be registered with the car's computer afterward, and coded first if it differs in type or capacity from the original.
It's also genuinely worth knowing that not every car of this model necessarily has this system fitted, worth checking the negative battery terminal directly for a small sensor module clipped to the cable.
BMW 2 Series Battery: Warning Signs, DIY Difficulty & Aftermarket Advice
These are the same regardless of make or model — see our full Battery Guide for warning signs to watch for, confirming fitment against your VIN, and matching the right technology (standard, EFB, AGM) when buying aftermarket.
More BMW Battery
The same part, covered across other BMW models.