I bought a new battery for my 2016 BMW X1 since mine is about five years old now. But when I went to replace it, I couldn’t find it! Where is the battery located?
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
The battery in a 2016 BMW X1 is actually not located under the hood. It’s in the trunk underneath the cargo area carpet. To change the battery yourself, you’ll want to have 10- and 13-mm socket wrenches, plus Phillips and flathead screwdrivers.
Replacing your battery every three to five years can keep your vehicle running at top condition, and checking up on your
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