Subject: The original part number has been changed. Author: hypercritic : member since November, 2006 : 1200 posts Posted on: 2012-01-06 01:00:09

The OEM battery part# 61216901815 for late model 2001 E38 (6/01 build date) has been superseded by part# 61217591085
I was able to use the old part# back in 8/29/07 when I replaced my original OEM battery.

Here is a link with prices for the new battery and part #
Battery link

Antioch, CA


2001 740iL
2003 530i
2001 Nissan Pathfinder (gone 12/14/08)
2006 Chevy Avalanche

1993 Saab 9000 CSE turbo (donated 4/26/11)
2002 Saab 9-3 Convertible

• whats the part # for the oem battery? - 740ilbklynny 2012-01-04 14:10:07 (92 views)
  • The original part number has been changed. (url) - hypercritic 2012-01-06 01:00:09 (229 views)
    • Sorry-link did not work so I copied and pasted the text. - hypercritic 2012-01-06 01:04:08 (79 views)
  • Well, it is on RealOEM for Euro e38's.... (url) - RobinK 2012-01-04 18:15:25 (92 views)
    • Re: Well, it is on RealOEM for Euro e38's.... - 740ilbklynny 2012-01-04 22:29:51 (70 views)
  • Try this site: (url) - pdef1949 2012-01-04 14:24:21 (80 views)
    • Re: Try this site: - 740ilbklynny 2012-01-04 14:43:52 (90 views)
      • You don't need epk, you can find about any BMW part number you need on RealOEM (nt) - pdef1949 2012-01-04 17:40:22 (77 views)
        • Re: You don't need epk, you can find about any BMW part number you need on RealOEM - 740ilbklynny 2012-01-04 17:50:33 (75 views)
          • Well, for the 2001 it looks like RealOEM doesn't show a (url) - wcsnyder 2012-01-04 18:28:50 (100 views)
            • Even cheaper.. (url) - dmm96452 2012-01-04 19:30:28 (97 views)
              • They probably won't ship a battery. My local dealer has a parts - wcsnyder 2012-01-05 09:48:29 (73 views)
              • It was 215.00 about a year ago from my local dealer for my '01. (nt) - TxDarth 2012-01-04 19:52:30 (77 views)
                • Update!! Looks like i need a battery rite NOW! Car wont start - 740ilbklynny 2012-01-04 22:31:35 (80 views)
                  • You might be able to find the same battery the dealer - wcsnyder 2012-01-05 09:54:48 (100 views)
                    • i was scamed the battery was a parts4plus brand not exide (nt) - 740ilbklynny 2012-01-05 11:07:04 (91 views)