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BMW 740ILA problems by year

Owners have filed 5 complaints about the BMW 740ILA since 1994, and 6 recalls have been issued. The 1998 model year has 3 complaints, more than any other year, led by electrical and fuel system problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
5
Recalls
6
Worst year
1998
Model years
1994-2001

BMW 740ILA years to avoid

No model year of the BMW 740ILA stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best BMW 740ILA years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

BMW 740ILA complaints by model year

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

199419982001

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Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common BMW 740ILA problems

All model years combined.

  • Transmission
    2
  • Electrical
    2
  • Visibility
    1
  • Fuel system
    1
  • Engine
    1

BMW 740ILA problems year by year

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YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2001-1Electrical20
1998-3Electrical10
1994-1Transmission10

Recalls 6

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Questions about the BMW 740ILA

What years of the BMW 740ILA should you avoid?

No single model year of the BMW 740ILA has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used BMW 740ILA?

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

What is the most common problem with the BMW 740ILA?

Transmission, with 2 complaints across all years, followed by electrical (2) and visibility (1).

How many recalls does the BMW 740ILA have?

6 recalls between 1994 and 2001. The 2001 model year has the most, with 2.

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