Can I change the battery in a Mini Cooper 2009

[MsMini]

Morning All

This is the first time I have posted on a site like this so I hope I have put my query under the correct forum.

I own a UK registered 2009 Mini Cooper - it is the model with the stop/start technology. The car battery is nearing the end of it's life and I need to replace it. I will be buying a like for like battery so won't be taking an short cuts with a cheaper battery.

I have spoken directly with BMW and the cost to supply and fit a battery for me is just over £320. I have been told that I won't be able to fit a battery myself as the car will need reprogramming once the new battery is in situ.

I am capable of swapping a car battery over but I am concerned that I may end up with a non working car as I don't have the knowledge to re programme.

Is there anyone out there who can advise on whether it is possible to just swap batteries over on a 2009 Mini with stop/start technology without causing major technical problems or am I being spun a yarn by the garage?

Thanks for taking the time to read my post. Any advice would be much appreciated

[MsMini]

Thanks for all your replies to date

The £320 is to supply and fit the battery. I know BMW are a bit pricey but even they don't have the cheek to charge that much for a battery alone.

I shall wait and see if I get any further replies but from what you are saying it appears I am going to have to pay the price to get it reset. Ouch.

To BERW - i guess if battery just goes flat because the car has not been used for a couple of months, and the battery can be recharged then the garage would just be charging the cost of reprogramming.
In my case I know the battery is getting to the end of its useful life and I don't want to wait until car completely breaks down before replacing it.

It is all well and good having a nice motor but no so good when it needs basic maintenance as it seems most has to be done by BMW.

[MsMini]

I have not had it tested.
Thanks for the tip re free testing. I will get that done
Battery has been in there from new and I was told by BMW the battery lifespan is about 4 years. I have had a few intermittent electrical problems warning lights flash off and on and the boot occasionally opens as I am driving along.
I had a look on google and saw other people experiencing similar problems that were resolved by replacing the battery so I thought before paying BMW to do lots of expensive electrical diagnostics I'd take the common sense approach and replace the battery (when I had that brain wave I obviously thought it would be straightforward to just swap batteries over).

[MsMini]

Thanks Mikey.
Funny enough I have lost a bit of faith in the Mini and I am looking to swap to an MX5. Not quite as economical on petrol but I think in other area's i.e parts and servicing it may be cheaper.