The 5-Series is the mid-range BMW Sedan that has been around for ages. It has had every major key fob variation that BMW has ever offered. Replacing the battery can be tricky if you have an older key model, but very simple on the newer models. For other models, see the all BMW Key Fob Batteries page.
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| Model | Trims | Years | Key Fob Type | SubType | Rechargeable? Ease of change | Battery | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E39 5 Series | 520i, 523i, 525i, 528i, 530i, 535i, 540i, M5, 520d, 525d, 525td, 525tds, 530d | 1995-2003 | Diamond Shaped Key | Yes, Requires solder, soldering gun, and rechargeable battery with legs to replace | VL 2020 3v | Check on Amazon | |
| E60 5 Series | 520i, 523i, 525i, 528i, 530i, 535i, 540i, 545i, 550i, M5, 520d, 525d FE, 525d, 530d, 535d | 2003-2006 | Diamond Shaped Key | Yes, Requires solder, soldering gun, and rechargeable battery with legs to replace | VL 2020 3v | Check on Amazon | |
| E60 5 Series | 520i, 523i, 525i, 528i, 530i, 535i, 540i, 545i, 550i, M5, 520d, 525d FE, 525d, 530d, 535d | 2007-2010 | Rectangular Shaped Key | Comfort Access | No. Easy to change battery | CR2032 | Check on Amazon |
| E60 5 Series | 520i, 523i, 525i, 528i, 530i, 535i, 540i, 545i, 550i, M5, 520d, 525d FE, 525d, 530d, 535d | 2007-2010 | Rectangular Shaped Key | Non Comfort Access | Yes, Requires solder, soldering gun, and rechargeable battery with legs to replace | VL 2020 3v | Check on Amazon |
| F10 5 Series | 520i, 523i, 528i, 530i, 535i, 550i, M5, ActiveHybrid 5, 518d, 520d, 525d, 530d, 535d, M550d xDrive | 2011-2017 | Trapezoid Shaped Key | No. Easy to change battery | CR2450 | Check on Amazon | |
| G30 5 Series | 520i, 530i, 530e iPerformance, 540i, M550i xDrive, M5, M5 Competition, 520d, 525d, 530d, 540d xDrive, M550d xDrive | 2017, 2018, 2019 | Sleek Slant Shaped Key | No. Easy to change battery | CR2032 | Check on Amazon | |
| G30 5 Series | 520i, 530i, 530e iPerformance, 540i, M550i xDrive, M5, M5 Competition, 520d, 525d, 530d, 540d xDrive, M550d xDrive | 2017, 2018, 2019 | Display Key | Yes. But larger li-ion battery not available yet | 3.7 V, li ion rechargeable polymer battery 1.97 Wh, 535 mah |
How To Replace the E39 BMW 5-Series (1995-2003) Key Fob Battery
Both the E39 and the E60 have the diamond shaped key fob with a rechargeable internal battery. Here’s my video from the 3-series which has the same fob. This is a more advanced replacement and requires a some soldering:
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How To Replace the E60 Diamond Shaped BMW 5-Series (2003-2006) Key Fob Battery
Again the diamond key is used in the E60:
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How To Replace the E60 Comfort Access BMW 5 Series (2007-2010) Key Fob Battery
Battery: CR2032
Fob Type: Comfort Access
This is how to replace the comfort access version of the 5-series key fob:
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How To Replace the E60 Non Comfort Access BMW 5 Series (2007-2010) Key Fob Battery
Battery: VL2020
Fob Type: Non-Comfort Access
Here’s a video on how to replace the VL2020 non-comfort access key battery:
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How To Replace the F25 F10 BMW 5-Series (2011-2017) Key Fob Battery
Here is a video on how to replace the key fob battery for the BMW 5-Series 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 & 2017 Models for the Trapezoid Shaped Key that takes the CR 2450 battery:
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How To Replace the F25 G30 BMW 5 Series (2018-2019) Key Fob Battery
If you don’t have the new fancy display key, replacing the battery on a modern 5 series BMW is pretty simple. Here’s a short video on how to replace the battery in your G30 5 Series: