BMW 740 years to avoid
No model year of the BMW 740 stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best BMW 740 years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
BMW 740 complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common BMW 740 problems
All model years combined.
- Engine9
- Electrical7
- Airbags6
- Transmission3
- Fuel system3
- Visibility2
- Suspension2
- Seats2
- Body2
- Wheels1
- Steering1
- Seat belts1
BMW 740 problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | - | 2 | Electrical | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1998 | - | 9 | Electrical | 0 | 1 | ||
| 1997 | - | 8 | Airbags | 0 | 1 | ||
| 1996 | - | 1 | Fuel system | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1995 | - | 7 | Body | 0 | 1 | ||
| 1994 | - | 3 | Acceleration | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1993 | - | 7 | Engine | 1 | 0 | ||
| 1991 | - | 1 | Airbags | 0 | 1 |
Recalls 1
Questions about the BMW 740
What years of the BMW 740 should you avoid?
No single model year of the BMW 740 has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used BMW 740?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the BMW 740?
Engine, with 9 complaints across all years, followed by electrical (7) and airbags (6).
How many recalls does the BMW 740 have?
1 recall between 1991 and 2001. The 1993 model year has the most, with 1.
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