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Message: <blockquote data-quote="astroboy" data-source="post: 404229" data-attributes="member: 4527">Yes, u can put in a replacement battery of any other brand and make sure the voltage and amperage rating is similar.However, DIY the battery replacement is the tricky part with these newer generation BMW. U need to register the battery with the "On Board Computer" a.k.a OBC failing to do this will ..... *forget what will happen.. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite7" alt=":p" title="Stick Out Tongue    :p" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":p" />As mentioned by Oli above, u need to have a GT1 diagnostic tool which can cost a fraction of the car.. if that's the case, DIY is not possible then, without the GT1 at home.. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite3" alt=":(" title="Frown    :(" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":(" /></blockquote>