Best to charge the battery directly from the battery terminals in case there is a bad/loose connection somewhere between the engine bay and battery.

Bad engine to body ground wires are not uncommon on BMW models, the E46 and E38, E39 have this issue with the frame side often. More often in wet and snowy climates.

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2008 4.8i Black with Tabacco. Black Y-spoke wheels and shadowline trim.