where is the battery?

[andy miles]

Hi all you bmw guys,i wonder if you could help me,i have to replace the battery on the wife's X5,reg 53,anybody have any idea where they hide them!!,my local garage guy has had a bit of trouble in finding it and to save pulling everything out and to save a few bob i thought i may ask you lot,any info would be very helpfull.....Andy

[richterswil]

In the boot under the spare wheel I think.

[Steff]

I'd be more than a little concerned that the mechanic couldn't find the battery...

[andy miles]

thanks guys,poor bloke didn't have much time to find it but thanks again,have located it as you said...thanks