4.913,260 reviews on GoogleBMW 5 Series battery replacement
We bring the battery that fits your BMW 5 Series, test the old one first and fit the new one at your parking bay in Arjan or anywhere in Dubai.
- Body type
- Passenger car
- Usual battery technology
- AGM on most models built since the late 2000s; older cars without start-stop may have a flooded battery
- Registration after fitting
- Required. We do it at your door
- Up to 24 monthswarranty
- 20 to 35 minarrival in Arjan
- Open 24/7every day
CardCashThe short answer
Arjan Battery replaces the BMW 5 Series battery on site in Arjan and across Dubai. We match the battery to your model year, test the alternator, fit the new battery free and give a warranty of up to 24 months. Send your location on WhatsApp for a price and arrival time.
What to know about the 5 Series battery
A boot-mounted AGM battery, usually 90 to 105Ah depending on engine and options. The capacity has to match what is coded in the car, or be recoded.
The battery in the 5 Series is matched to its engine and equipment. We confirm the exact size and type from the battery currently fitted before bringing a replacement.
By model year
- Up to 2009: a conventional maintenance-free battery with no monitoring. A straight swap, done in minutes.
The five parts of a BMW battery change
This is the sequence the technician follows in your parking bay, in a tower basement in Arjan as much as on a villa driveway.
- 1
Test from the bonnet posts
Battery health and alternator output are measured first, using the jump posts in the engine bay. If the battery is fine, nothing is replaced.
- 2
Open the boot floor
On most BMW models the battery is under the boot floor or behind the right-hand trim. Panels and the hold-down bracket come out first.
- 3
Match type and capacity
AGM replaces AGM, at the amp-hour rating the car was built with, usually between 70 and 105Ah. A memory saver holds settings where the car allows it.
- 4
Refit vent hose and sensor
The vent hose goes back on, the battery sensor lead on the negative terminal is reconnected without strain, and the bracket is tightened.
- 5
Register the battery
A scan tool tells the car a new battery is installed. If the capacity or type has changed, that is coded as well, and charging is checked again.
Battery brands we recommend for BMW 5 Series
We carry brands that car makers fit at the factory and that hold up in Gulf heat. Each one has its strengths, and we will tell you which suits your car.
VartaThe German battery many European cars leave the factory with, in standard, EFB and AGM form.
BoschA German parts name with a battery range you can read by its code: S4, S5, S4 E and S5 A.
ExideOne of the oldest names in car batteries, now made by two separate companies. The label tells you which.
DuracellThe copper-top name on a car battery built by licensed manufacturers, with a full start-stop range.
How BMW 5 Series Battery replacement works at your door
No app, no account. One message is enough.
- 1
Send your pin and your car
WhatsApp your live location with the make, model and year, or call. In a basement, add the tower name and bay number.
- 2
Get the price and arrival time
We reply with the battery options that fit, the full price and how long the van will take. Nothing moves until you say yes.
- 3
We test before we fit
The technician checks the old battery and the alternator first. If a jump start or a clean terminal fixes it, that is what you get.
- 4
Pay and drive
Cash, card, Tabby or Tamara at the car. Your warranty of up to 24 months arrives on WhatsApp before the van leaves.
Typical time at the car: 15 to 25 minutes.
Based in Arjan, minutes from your car
Our vans wait inside Arjan, between Umm Suqeim Street and Hessa Street. Everything inside the circle is a short drive without touching a highway.
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5 km fast-response zone
- Fast-response zone
- 5 km around Arjan
- Also covered
- All Dubai, Sharjah and Abu Dhabi
- Hours
- 24 hours, 7 days
More than batteries
While we are at your car, or any other day, the same number books these.
- 24/7 car roadside assistanceBattery, tyre, fuel or a flatbed, from one WhatsApp message at any hour
- Car recoveryFlatbed for breakdowns, accident damage and cars too low to tow
- Flat tyre fixSpare fitted, tyre inflated or a nail hole plugged where you are stuck
- Car AC repairThe fault found with gauges before any part or gas is sold
- Oil changeThe right grade and a new filter, on the schedule UAE heat calls for
- Brake pad replacementNew brake pads fitted, discs measured, sensors and slides sorted.
What drivers around Arjan say
4.913,260 reviews on Google
HassanArjan, Nissan Patrol2 weeks agoThe Patrol would not start in the tower basement before work. The technician found the bay from the pin and level number I sent, tested the old battery and showed me the reading before changing it. He took the old one away with him.
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JamesMotor City, Volkswagen Tiguan1 month agoMy Tiguan has start-stop, so I asked if it needed an AGM battery. He checked the one fitted, confirmed it was AGM and fitted the same type, then coded it with a scan tool. Clear explanation of what he was doing at each step.
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LaylaJVC, Kia Sportage3 weeks agoI thought the battery was finished because the car was slow to start. He tested the battery and the alternator and said the battery still had life in it and only needed a proper charge. He did not try to sell me a new one.
Battery testing
MuhammadAl Barsha South, Toyota Corolla5 days agoI left the interior light on overnight. I sent my location on WhatsApp early in the morning and the car was running again before I had to leave for work. He told me to drive it for a while so the battery could recharge.
Jump start
NouraDubai Hills, Lexus ES 3502 months agoThe price was confirmed on WhatsApp before he set off and the invoice showed the same amount. The battery was changed in our driveway, and the radio and clock settings were still there afterwards.
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OmarArjan, Mitsubishi Pajero1 week agoThe battery gave up late on a Friday night after dinner. I did not expect anyone to answer, but they replied on WhatsApp and a technician came to the building car park. I paid with Tabby.
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SarahStudio City, Mazda CX-54 days agoMy car had been parked for three weeks while I was travelling and it was completely flat. The technician jump-started it, then checked the charging voltage with the engine running to make sure the alternator was doing its job.
Jump start
AaravDubai Science Park, Hyundai Tucson3 months agoThe car would not start in the office car park at lunchtime. He replaced the battery while I went back to my desk and sent me a photo of the charging reading when he was done. The invoice has the warranty period written on it.
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MaricelSports City, Nissan Sunny 10 days agoMy car did not start after my night shift. The technician jump-started it and tested the battery. He said it was weak and would probably need changing soon, but he left the decision to me.
Jump start
The reviews shown here are a selection from our Google reviews.
BMW 5 Series: common questions
Not answered here? Ask on WhatsApp. A person replies, at any hour.
Which battery does a BMW 5 Series take?
It depends on the model year and engine. We read the label of the battery in your 5 Series, or check by registration card, and bring the same size, terminal layout and technology. You get the options and the price on WhatsApp before we set off.
How long does it take to change a BMW 5 Series battery?
Usually 15 to 25 minutes at the car, including the test before and the charging check after. If the 5 Series needs the battery registered, allow a few minutes more.
How do I know my 5 Series battery is failing?
A slower crank in the morning, lights that dim at idle, start-stop that stops working, or a battery light on the dash. If the battery is over two years old in Dubai, have it tested before summer.
Do I have to register a new battery on a BMW?
Yes, on any BMW with a battery sensor, which covers most cars from about 2002 onwards. Registration tells the power management system that the battery is new. Without it the car keeps charging to the old battery's profile, which shortens the new battery's life. We register it on site with a scan tool.
Where is the battery in a BMW X5?
In the boot, under the floor. On most X5 generations you lift the floor panel and a cover to reach it, and the bracket has to come out before the battery will move. The jump start posts are under the bonnet, so a flat car can be started or tested without unloading the boot.
Battery trouble right now?
Message your location. You will have a price and an arrival time within minutes, and a technician on the way from Arjan.
Open 24 hours. Free delivery and fitting. Up to 24 months warranty.