The failed component was the parking light relay, bmw part #61-31-1-378-052 - the failure manifested itself by the parking lights (front and rear) failing intermittantly for a number of months until problem diagnosed - caused a concern for safety, especially from the rear at night. From bmw internet web sites, this is a very common failure on their cars.
The worst 1990 BMW 750IL problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Electrical1
- Seats1
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- Electrical1
- Seats1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 1990 BMW 750IL 2
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What 1990 BMW 750IL owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Vehicle was rear ended, drivers seat was slightly twisted and the power adjuster failed causing the seat to rock backwards on the rear mounts, resulting in the driver sliding out of the seat into the rear seat and suffering a compressive fracture to the neck.
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Is the 1990 BMW 750IL reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1990 BMW 750IL, fewer than a typical 750IL model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1990 BMW 750IL?
Electrical system, with 1 complaint. Next is seats (1).
How many recalls does the 1990 BMW 750IL have?
No recalls on record.
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