BMW 745I years to avoid
More than twice the 745I's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best BMW 745I years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
BMW 745I 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 745I problems
All model years combined.
- Transmission38
- Electrical27
- Brakes25
- Engine24
- Airbags20
- Seat belts6
- Seats5
- Locks5
- Steering3
- Lights3
- Fuel system3
- Driver assistance3
BMW 745I problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 95 | 1 | Electrical | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2005 | 81 | 16 | Electrical | 110,000 | 3 | 1 | |
| 2004 | 70 | 24 | Transmission | 84,230 | 0 | 3 | |
| 2003 | 62 | 32 | Transmission | 76,000 | 2 | 8 | |
| 2002 | 46 | 54 | Transmission | 99,800 | 2 | 3 | Avoid |
| 2001 | 95 | 1 | Electrical | 0 | 0 |
Recalls 6
Questions about the BMW 745I
What years of the BMW 745I should you avoid?
2002. It has more than twice the BMW 745I's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2002 alone has 54, mostly about transmission and brakes.
What is the best year for a used BMW 745I?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the BMW 745I?
Transmission, with 38 complaints across all years, followed by electrical (27) and brakes (25).
How many recalls does the BMW 745I have?
6 recalls between 2001 and 2007. The 2005 model year has the most, with 3.
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