BMW 745LI years to avoid
No model year of the BMW 745LI stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best BMW 745LI years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
BMW 745LI 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 745LI problems
All model years combined.
- Airbags35
- Transmission32
- Engine27
- Electrical22
- Brakes21
- Fuel system14
- Seat belts12
- Body9
- Acceleration9
- Tires6
- Driver assistance6
- Locks5
BMW 745LI problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 71 | 25 | Engine | 81,500 | 3 | 5 | |
| 2004 | 77 | 33 | Transmission | 96,000 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2003 | 63 | 50 | Airbags | 100,000 | 2 | 1 | |
| 2002 | 75 | 36 | Airbags | 98,000 | 2 | 3 |
Recalls 6
Questions about the BMW 745LI
What years of the BMW 745LI should you avoid?
No single model year of the BMW 745LI has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used BMW 745LI?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the BMW 745LI?
Airbags, with 35 complaints across all years, followed by transmission (32) and engine (27).
How many recalls does the BMW 745LI have?
6 recalls between 2002 and 2005. The 2005 model year has the most, with 3.
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