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BMW 735I problems by year

Owners have filed 13 complaints about the BMW 735I since 1990, and 3 recalls have been issued. The 1992 model year has 6 complaints, more than any other year, led by engine and electrical problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
13
Recalls
3
Worst year
1992
Model years
1990-1995

BMW 735I years to avoid

No model year of the BMW 735I stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best BMW 735I years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

BMW 735I complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

1990199119921995

How we calculate this

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Most common BMW 735I problems

All model years combined.

  • Engine
    7
  • Electrical
    3
  • Lights
    2
  • Seats
    1
  • Locks
    1
  • Fuel system
    1

BMW 735I problems year by year

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YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
1995-1Electrical10
1992-6Engine30
1991-2Engine30
1990-4Engine20

Recalls 3

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Questions about the BMW 735I

What years of the BMW 735I should you avoid?

No single model year of the BMW 735I has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used BMW 735I?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the BMW 735I?

Engine, with 7 complaints across all years, followed by electrical (3) and lights (2).

How many recalls does the BMW 735I have?

3 recalls between 1990 and 1995. The 1992 model year has the most, with 3.

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