Battery Registration

NorthernDancer · 03-27-2023, 10:53 PM

I always thought I would have to get a new battery registered for my 2008 128 but I just read from Mike Miller that battery registration for all BMWs starts in 2011 [Roundel Jan/Feb 2023, page 83]. But there are many models prior to 2011 that also require registration. Anyone able to clarify this?

Lester · 03-27-2023, 11:05 PM

When I had the dealer replace the battery in my 2008, they registered it.

gjm120 · 03-28-2023, 11:02 AM

I think having the right battery coded in is a must if you have IBS (which I think all 1 Series do). Registration might be only so you can get a good readout on battery condition in INPA. Or it might be really important. Sorry for not being much help.

Registration is so easy I'd go ahead and do it.

Donkeyshins · 03-28-2023, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by gjm120

I think having the right battery coded in is a must if you have IBS (which I think all 1 Series do). Registration might be only so you can get a good readout on battery condition in INPA. Or it might be really important. Sorry for not being much help.

Registration is so easy I'd go ahead and do it.

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gjm120 · 03-28-2023, 06:40 PM

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JimD · 04-11-2023, 08:05 PM

I registered the new battery in my 2009 128i in INPA. It was the same size as the OEM.

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gjm120 Colonel 2198 Rep 2,817 Posts Drives: 2013 128i, 2021 230i Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: East Texas iTrader: (1)	I think having the right battery coded in is a must if you have IBS (which I think all 1 Series do). Registration might be only so you can get a good readout on battery condition in INPA. Or it might be really important. Sorry for not being much help. Registration is so easy I'd go ahead and do it. __________________ E82 - BMWP Springs / Koni Yellows / M front control arms / Adjustable front endlinks / M rear guide rods / Whiteline Poly RSFB F22 - Stock M Sport, 6MT
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JimD Brigadier General 377 Rep 3,552 Posts Drives: 128i convertible Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lexington, SC iTrader: (0)	I registered the new battery in my 2009 128i in INPA. It was the same size as the OEM. __________________ 128i Convertible, MT, Alpine White, Black Top, Taupe Leatherette, Walnut, Sport Ordered 5/22/09, Completed 6/4/09, At Port 6/9/09, On the Georgia Highway 6/13/09, Ship Arrived Charleston 6/24/09 at 10pm, PCD 7/21/09
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