BMW 740IL years to avoid
No model year of the BMW 740IL stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best BMW 740IL years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
BMW 740IL 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 740IL problems
All model years combined.
- Engine33
- Electrical19
- Fuel system17
- Transmission13
- Brakes12
- Airbags11
- Acceleration10
- Suspension9
- Steering9
- Visibility6
- Tires5
- Seats4
BMW 740IL problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 75 | 26 | Airbags | 100,000 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2000 | - | 20 | Tires | 75,000 | 1 | 0 | |
| 1999 | - | 6 | Electrical | 85,002 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1998 | - | 26 | Engine | 113,869 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1997 | - | 19 | Suspension | 72,000 | 1 | 1 | |
| 1996 | - | 11 | Acceleration | 1 | 1 | ||
| 1995 | - | 12 | Engine | 3 | 0 | ||
| 1994 | - | 3 | Engine | 1 | 0 | ||
| 1993 | - | 9 | Engine | 1 | 2 |
Recalls 6
Questions about the BMW 740IL
What years of the BMW 740IL should you avoid?
No single model year of the BMW 740IL has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used BMW 740IL?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the BMW 740IL?
Engine, with 33 complaints across all years, followed by electrical (19) and fuel system (17).
How many recalls does the BMW 740IL have?
6 recalls between 1993 and 2001. The 1995 model year has the most, with 3.
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