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BMW F01 7 Series buyer's guide
2009–2015 · 740i / 740Li, 740i / 740Li / xDrive, 740Ld xDrive, 750i / 750Li / xDrive, 760Li, ActiveHybrid 7, Alpina B7 (N54, N55, N57, N63 V8, N74 V12, N63 then N55)
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Models and engines by year
| Model | US model years | Engine |
|---|---|---|
| 740i / 740Li | 2011–2012 | N54 |
| 740i / 740Li / xDrive | 2013–2015 | N55 |
| 740Ld xDrive | 2014–2015 | N57 diesel |
| 750i / 750Li / xDrive | 2009–2015 | N63 V8 |
| 760Li | 2010–2015 | N74 V12 |
| ActiveHybrid 7 | 2011–2015 | N63 then N55 hybrid |
| Alpina B7 | 2011–2015 | N63 V8 |
US-market models. Chassis codes: F01, F02. Not sure which one you have? The VIN check decodes year, model and engine.
Model-year changes
| Model year | What changed |
|---|---|
| 2009 | F01 (short) and F02 (long wheelbase) launch: 750i (N63 twin-turbo V8) with a six-speed automatic. Rear-wheel steering, xDrive and radar cruise available.22,23 |
| 2010 | 760Li (N74 twin-turbo V12, eight-speed automatic). ActiveHybrid 7 (F04), based on the 750i.22,23 |
| 2011 | Alpina B7 on sale (spring 2010, sold as 2011 model year).22 |
| 2013 (LCI) | Facelift (production from July 2012): eight-speed automatic standard; 740i switches from N54 to N55; 750i and Alpina B7 upgrade to N63TU (adds Valvetronic); ActiveHybrid 7 switches to the N55 six with a stronger electric motor.22 |
| 2015 | Production moved to the G11 in July 2015.22 |
US model years unless noted. "LCI" (Life Cycle Impulse) is BMW's name for a mid-cycle facelift.
Known problems and when they show up
Mileages are what the cited shops, specialists and owner forums report. They are typical ranges, not predictions for any one car.
N54 engine
740i / 740Li (2011–2012) · N54 bulletins
| Problem | When it shows up | What to know | Repair prices |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electric water pump and thermostat | about 60,000–100,000 miles; failures before 50,000 are reported | The electric pump usually fails without warning and the engine overheats quickly. Specialists suggest replacing the thermostat with it.1,2,3 | No price yet |
| High-pressure fuel pump (HPFP) | any mileage; most common on early cars | Long cranks, stumbling and stalling. BMW extended HPFP coverage to 10 years/120,000 miles on 2007–2010 N54 cars, and later pumps are more reliable. That extension has expired on almost all cars by age.1,2 | N54 high-pressure fuel pump (HPFP) replacement |
| Piezo fuel injectors | any mileage | Misfires and rough running. BMW revised the injector many times; owners treat index 11 and 12 as the reliable versions. BMW extended injector coverage to 10 years/120,000 miles on some cars.2,1,4 | No price yet |
| Turbo wastegate rattle | from about 40,000 miles, often by 80,000 | A metallic rattle off-throttle or on cold start. Rattle alone is mostly noise, but a failed wastegate means new turbos.2,1 | No price yet |
| Valve cover and oil filter housing gasket leaks | about 60,000–100,000 miles | Oil from a leaking oil filter housing can soak the drive belt. A belt that shreds can be pulled into the front main seal.2 | No price yet |
| VANOS solenoids | around 100,000 miles | Rough idle and cam timing faults.2 | VANOS solenoids (intake / exhaust) |
N55 engine
740i / 740Li / xDrive (2013–2015), ActiveHybrid 7 (2011–2015) · N55 bulletins
| Problem | When it shows up | What to know | Repair prices |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valve cover and gasket leak | about 60,000–100,000 miles | Burning-oil smell and oil on the spark plug wells. The plastic cover can also crack, so it is often replaced together with the gasket.5,6,7 | N55 valve cover / valve cover gasket (PCV) Owners paid: indie shop $930–$1,625 · dealer $1,450–$2,076 |
| Oil filter housing gasket leak | about 50,000–130,000 miles | Oil drips onto the belt and tensioner. Fix it before the belt is damaged.5,6,7,8 | N55 oil filter housing gasket (OFHG) Owners paid: indie shop $648–$763 |
| Electric water pump and thermostat | usually before 100,000 miles; reported failures range from about 30,000 to over 120,000 | Fails suddenly, often with no warning, then overheats.5,6,7 | N52 / N54 / N55 electric water pump + thermostat |
| Plastic charge pipe | can crack at any age, even at stock boost; about 40,000–90,000 miles (60,000–150,000 km) per EngineScope | Sudden loss of boost and a whoosh under load.5,7 | N55 charge pipe (intercooler to throttle) replacement |
| Oil pan gasket | usually past 100,000 miles | Expensive labor because the subframe must be lowered.5 | N55 oil pan gasket Owners paid: indie shop $1,588–$1,900 |
| VANOS solenoids | around 120,000 miles | Rough idle and cam timing faults.5 | VANOS solenoids (intake / exhaust) |
N57 engine
740Ld xDrive (2014–2015) · N57 bulletins
| Problem | When it shows up | What to know | Repair prices |
|---|---|---|---|
| EGR cooler and valve, intake carbon, DPF | age and driving pattern | Short trips clog the DPF. Check the VIN for any open EGR-cooler recall.9,10 | No price yet |
| Timing chain | less common than on the N47 | Listen for rattle on a cold start.10 | No price yet |
| EGR cooler coolant leaks (recalls 18V-755 and 21V-907) | not tied to a mileage in our sources | Coolant leaking from the EGR cooler can mix with soot deposits; BMW recalled US 535d and X5 xDrive35d models to replace the cooler and later extended coverage on N47/N57 EGR coolers.11,12,13 | No price yet |
| Diesel emissions parts (DEF, NOx sensors, particulate filter) | not tied to a mileage in our sources | DEF (AdBlue) system, NOx sensor and particulate filter faults are the other common diesel repairs. | No price yet |
N63 engine
750i / 750Li / xDrive (2009–2015), ActiveHybrid 7 (2011–2015), Alpina B7 (2011–2015) · N63 bulletins
| Problem | When it shows up | What to know | Repair prices |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oil consumption and valve stem seals | usually a higher-mileage problem; mostly the original N63 | Blue smoke on start-up or overrun, high oil use, oil-fouled plugs. BMW published a dedicated procedure and tool for N63TU/S63TU valve seals (SI B11 01 17).14 | N63 valve stem seals (oil burning / blue smoke) |
| N63 Customer Care Package items | any mileage; 2009–2014 cars | BMW's Customer Care Package (SIB 11 06 14) checks and replaces, as needed: air mass sensors, piezo injectors, vacuum pump, low-pressure fuel sensor and line, turbo intake seals and crankcase vent hoses. It lists F01/F02/F04/F07 to 6/2012, F10 to 7/2013, F12/F13 to 7/2012, E70 to 6/2013, E71 to 6/2014 and E72. Ask a dealer whether the VIN has had it.15 | No price yet |
| Turbo coolant lines, valve cover gaskets and timing chain | commonly 70,000+ miles | The heat of the "hot vee" layout ages rubber and plastic parts. The N63TU (from mid-2012 to 2013, by model) revised the timing chain, VANOS, crankcase ventilation and cooling.16,15 | N63 turbo coolant lines (coolant leak in the hot V) Owners paid: dealer $2,000–$3,202 |
N74 engine
760Li (2010–2015) · N74 bulletins
| Problem | When it shows up | What to know | Repair prices |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turbocharger auxiliary coolant pump (recalls) | any; cars built November 2007 to November 2011 | The small electric pump that cools the turbos after shutdown could short-circuit and overheat; BMW says a fire in the engine compartment could not be ruled out. Two recalls (11V-521 and 18V-248) replaced it free on the F01/F02 760Li built through 2011. Ask a BMW dealer to confirm both are closed. The G12 M760i is not covered.17,18,19 | No price yet |
| High-pressure fuel pump | any mileage; more often on older cars | Specialist write-ups say it can fail without warning, giving long cranking, power loss, stumbling or a no-start. BMW notes a high-pressure fuel fault puts the engine in emergency mode with boost cut, so it can feel like a turbo failure.20,21,19 | No price yet |
| Turbo wastegate rattle | higher mileage | A worn wastegate actuator rod rattles; left alone it can lead to turbo failure. Turbos sit outside the cylinder banks and are costly to replace. BMW cautions against condemning the turbos first on a power-loss complaint.20,21,19 | No price yet |
| Fuel injectors | any mileage | The 760Li engine (2010-2015) uses piezo injectors; leakage shows as boost loss with fuel-pressure fault codes or a visible leak. The M760i engine uses a different (solenoid) injector, so this does not carry over automatically.19,21 | No price yet |
| Oil consumption and crankcase ventilation | any mileage | BMW says turbocharged engines use more oil and that up to 1 quart per 750 miles is within its limit; its bulletin names the N74. Cracked or loose ventilation hoses leave oily residue and can cause rough idle or a whistle mistaken for a turbo.19 | No price yet |
| Coolant leaks and the coolant pipe under the timing cover | higher mileage | Specialists report a coolant transfer-pipe seal leak at the front of the engine. BMW replaces that pipe whenever the lower timing cover comes off, and that job starts with removing the engine and both heads, so it is very expensive.19,21 | No price yet |
| Ignition coils | routine wear | Like other BMW engines of this era it goes through coils; misfires are usually a coil or plug.21 | No price yet |
Known F01 issues beyond the engine
N54 740i (pre-LCI). HPFP failure, wastegate rattle, dripping piezo injectors, electric coolant pump failure, intake carbon, cam cover and oil filter housing leaks, and boost pipe leaks.23
N63 750i. Oil consumption from turbo-heated valve stem seals, smoke, and timing chain stretch. BMW issued bulletins (see the N63 section).23
Six-speed automatic (pre-LCI). Rough shifting can mean low fluid, software, or wear after high mileage. PPC suggests a fluid and filter change on an eight-speed car that is still shifting well.23
Suspension and air springs. Expect control arms, dampers and bushings on a heavy car. The F02's rear air suspension can need air springs or a compressor.23
Active anti-roll bars. The actuators leak. PPC suggests avoiding cars equipped with them.23
Electrics. Sudden electrical failure that looks like a battery fault can be the charging module. The battery must be registered and coded to the car. iDrive crashes and active steering faults can need lengthy diagnosis.23
Door locks and handles. Door lock units can fail, and handles can break with rough use.23
Warranty extensions and service campaigns 32
Warranty extensions (31)
- SIB 01 11 25 EGR valve warranty extension EGR valve warranty extension on BMW F01/F02/F10/F15 models (2014–2018); BMW extended the warranty on this part for eligible cars. Warranty extension · Sep 2026
- SIB 01 05 22 Strut warranty extension Strut warranty extension on BMW G11/G12/F01/F02 and other models (2006–2023); BMW extended the warranty on this part for eligible cars. Warranty extension · Mar 2026
- SIB 72 01 25 Seat belt warning message Seat belt warning message on BMW G11/G12/G30/G32 and other models (2015–2019); BMW extended coverage for eligible cars. Warranty extension · Feb 2026
- SIB 01 01 22 Oil consumption class-action settlement Oil consumption class-action settlement on BMW E60/F01/F02/F06 and other models (2009–2019); covers eligible repairs and reimbursement under the court settlement. Service bulletin · Jan 2026
- SIB 01 17 24 Fuel injectors failure Fuel injectors failure on N63/S63 engines (2015–2021); the fix is replacing the affected part. Warranty extension · Sep 2025
- SIB 01 05 20 EGR cooler warranty extension EGR cooler warranty extension on B46/B48/B47/B58/N20/N47/N55/N57/N63 engines (2014–2018); BMW extended the warranty on this part for eligible cars. Warranty extension · Aug 2025
- SIB 01 12 24 Power train warranty extension Power train warranty extension on N55/N63 engines (2012–2015); BMW extended the warranty on this part for eligible cars. Warranty extension · Oct 2024
- SIB 01 09 19 Fuel injectors warranty extension Fuel injectors warranty extension on BMW G01/G11/G12/G30 and other models (2009–2019); BMW extended the warranty on this part for eligible cars. Service bulletin · Nov 2023
- SIB 01 19 18 Component specific limited warranty extension Component specific limited warranty extension on BMW G20/E60/E90/E92 and other models (2009–2019); BMW extended the warranty on this part for eligible cars. Service bulletin · May 2022
- SIB 01 02 22 Communication class-action settlement Communication class-action settlement on BMW E60/E82/F01/F02 and other models (2009–2019); covers eligible repairs and reimbursement under the court settlement. Service bulletin · Feb 2022
- SIB 01 14 17 High-pressure fuel pump warranty extension High-pressure fuel pump warranty extension on BMW F01/F02/F10/F15 and other models (2014–2018); BMW extended the warranty on this part for eligible cars. Service bulletin · Sep 2021
- SIB 01 13 21 Electric water pump class-action settlement Electric water pump class-action settlement on N54/N55 engines (2007–2019); covers eligible repairs and reimbursement under the court settlement. Service bulletin · May 2021
- SIB 01 22 18 Battery class-action settlement Battery class-action settlement on N63 engines (2008–2018); covers eligible repairs and reimbursement under the court settlement. Service bulletin · Jul 2020
- SIB 01 03 19 Oxygen sensor warranty extension Oxygen sensor warranty extension on N63 engines (2009–2018); BMW extended the warranty on this part for eligible cars. Service bulletin · Jul 2020
- SIB 01 05 18 Misfire warranty extension Misfire warranty extension on BMW G11/G12/G32/E60 and other models (2009–2019); BMW extended the warranty on this part for eligible cars. Service bulletin · Feb 2020
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Service campaigns (1)
- SIB 11 06 14 Engine service campaign Engine service campaign on N63 engines (2008–2015); the fix is replacing the affected part. Service campaign · Mar 2025
Filed by BMW with NHTSA. Extensions usually follow the car to later owners and can reimburse earlier repairs; a BMW dealer can confirm by VIN.
NHTSA safety recalls 10
- Recall 21V907: fuel system, diesel 328D, 535D, 740LD, X3, X5, 2014–2018. The EGR cooler may leak internally, causing coolant to mix with diesel engine soot, which could result in smoldering particles and a melting intake manifold.
- Recall 21V586: high-pressure fuel pump 328D, 535D, 740LD, X3, X5, 2014–2018. The high-pressure fuel pump may fail.
- Recall 18V755: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve) 328D, 535D, 740LD, X3, X5, 2014–2018. If the EGR cooler leaks internally, the coolant can mix with diesel engine soot.
- Recall 18V674: engine 760LI, 2013–2015. The Engine Control Unit (ECU) may have been programmed with incompatible software during a service visit, possibly causing the engine to stall.
- Recall 18V248: engine 550I, 550I GRAN TURISMO, 650I, 750I, 750LI, 760LI, ACTIVE HYBRID 7, ACTIVEHYBRID 7, X5, X5 M, X6, X6 ACTIVEHYBRID, X6 M, 2008–2012. The electric auxiliary water pump may fail and cause the circuit board to overheat.
- Recall 17V379: exterior lighting 740I, 740LI, 750I, 750LI, ACTIVE HYBRID 7, 2013–2015. The affected vehicles may have received incorrect replacement left rear taillight assemblies.
- Recall 17V067: constant velocity joint 1 SERIES M, 135I, 335D, 335I, 535I, 535I GRAN TURISMO, 550I GRAN TURISMO, 740I, 740LI, Z4, 2011–2012. The rear driveshaft constant velocity (CV) joint on the affected vehicles may fatigue and break.
- Recall 12V161: turbo/supercharger 5-SERIES GRAN TURISMO, 6 SERIES, 7-SERIES, X5 SAV, X6 SAV, 2011–2012. BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 5-SERIES, 5-SERIES GRAN TURISMO, MODEL YEAR 2012 6-SERIES CONVERTIBLE, 7-SERIES, X5 SAV, AND X6 SAV VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 8- OR 12-CYLINDER, TURBOCHARGED, ENGINES BECAUSE THE CIRCUIT BOARD FOR THE ELECTRIC AUXILIARY WATER PUMP CAN OVERHEAT.
- Recall 11V521: turbo/supercharger 5-SERIES GRAN TURISMO, 7-SERIES, X5, X6, 2008–2011. BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 5-SERIES, MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 5-SERIES GRAN TURISMO, MODEL YEAR 2009-2011 7-SERIES, MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 X5 SAV, AND MODEL YEAR 2008-2011 X6 SAV VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 8- OR 12-CYLINDER, TURBOCHARGED, ENGINES BECAUSE THE CIRCUIT BOARD FOR THE ELECTRIC AUXILI
- Recall 10V047: labels 550I GRAN TURISMO, 7-SERIES, 2009–2010. BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 7-SERIES AND MODEL YEAR 2010 550i GRAND TURISMO VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110 "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLE'S ARE EQUIPPED WITH A TIRE PRESSURE LABEL INDICATING THAT THE V
Matched from NHTSA's public recall file by model and model year. A recall may cover only some cars from a year, and it may already have been done on yours. Check by VIN →
Test drive and inspection checklist
- Run the VIN for open recalls. Open safety recalls are free at any BMW dealer. Check on NHTSA's site or our recall page before you buy.24
- Scan for stored fault codes with a BMW-capable tool. A generic OBD reader misses most BMW modules. Specialist guides recommend a BMW-level scan (ISTA or similar) to catch faults that have been cleared from the dash but still stored.25,26
- Start it from cold. Ask the seller not to warm the car up first. Chain rattle, VANOS rattle, lifter tick and rough idle show most clearly in the first seconds after a cold start.25,27,28
- Ask a BMW dealer about warranty extensions and campaigns. Several BMW warranty extensions follow the car, not the owner, and some reimburse earlier repairs. A dealer can check the VIN. The list for this chassis is below.
- Get a pre-purchase inspection from a BMW specialist. A few hundred dollars for an independent BMW specialist is the usual advice, especially for M cars and high-mileage turbo engines.29,25
- Test every system. iDrive, active steering, air suspension ride height and the soft-close doors.23
- Avoid the cheapest examples. PPC: "there is no such thing as a cheap F01 in the long run."23
Engine items to listen and look for are in the known problems section.
Service-history red flags
- Oil changes only at the long computer interval. Several guides advise changing oil more often than the onboard service indicator (CBS) suggests, especially with lots of city driving.28,30
- Gaps in the records around known failure mileages. If the engine section below lists a job that usually comes due at the car's mileage, ask for the invoice. A missing record isn't proof it wasn't done, but it is a negotiating point.
- Tuned or "deleted" cars. Tunes, emissions deletes and removed parts complicate warranty claims and inspections and raise wear on turbo cars. Ask, and look for aftermarket intakes, downpipes and charge pipes.
- N54: ask for records of Electric water pump and thermostat; High-pressure fuel pump (HPFP); Piezo fuel injectors; Turbo wastegate rattle; Valve cover and oil filter housing gasket leaks; VANOS solenoids.
- N55: ask for records of Valve cover and gasket leak; Oil filter housing gasket leak; Electric water pump and thermostat; Plastic charge pipe; Oil pan gasket; VANOS solenoids.
- N57: ask for records of EGR cooler and valve, intake carbon, DPF; Timing chain; EGR cooler coolant leaks (recalls 18V-755 and 21V-907); Diesel emissions parts (DEF, NOx sensors, particulate filter).
- N63: ask for records of Oil consumption and valve stem seals; N63 Customer Care Package items; Turbo coolant lines, valve cover gaskets and timing chain.
- N74: ask for records of Turbocharger auxiliary coolant pump (recalls); High-pressure fuel pump; Turbo wastegate rattle; Fuel injectors; Oil consumption and crankcase ventilation; Coolant leaks and the coolant pipe under the timing cover; Ignition coils.
Which F01 to look for
LCI 740i (N55), 2013–2015. PPC calls the N55 "a much better effort" than the N54 (no piezo injectors). Note: PPC's first pick is the UK-only 730d.23
760Li (N74). PPC notes the V12 keeps its turbos outside the V, so heat is less of an issue than on the N63. It is rare, so no clear failure pattern; expect coils, injectors and oil leaks.23
These are the views of the cited reviewers and specialists, not a ranking of our own.
F01 specs
BMW's US figures we have on file run from 315 hp (740Li) to 535 hp (760Li), with 0-60 mph as quick as 4.5 s.
No manual gearbox appears in the EPA listings for this chassis. Full F01 specs: every US engine, transmission and drive by year →
Factory paint and option codes
Paint colors BMW of North America listed for the F01 in the ordering and pricing guides we read:
| Code | Color | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| 300 | Alpine White | 2009–2011 |
| 354 | Titanium Silver Metallic | 2009–2011 |
| 475 | Black Sapphire Metallic | 2009–2011 |
| 668 | Jet Black | 2009–2011 |
| A43 | Deep Green Metallic | 2009–2011 |
| A52 | Space Gray Metallic | 2009–2011 |
| A72 | Cashmere Silver Metallic | 2009–2011 |
| A76 | Deep Sea Blue Metallic | 2009–2011 |
| A84 | Milano Beige Metallic | 2009–2011 |
| A89 | Imperial Blue Metallic | 2009–2011 |
| A90 | Dark Graphite Metallic | 2009–2011 |
| A96 | Mineral White Metallic | 2009–2011 |
| 416 | Carbon Black Metallic | 2010–2011 |
| S34 | Azurite Black Metallic | 2010–2011 |
| X02 | Citrin Black Metallic | 2010–2011 |
| X03 | Ruby Black Metallic | 2010–2011 |
| X04 | Moonstone Metallic | 2010–2011 |
83 option codes are listed for the F01 in the same guides. Search them.
Only model years covered by the guides we could obtain are shown.
Coding
The coding apps' own lists show 162 settings that owners can change on the F01 with a phone and an OBD adapter, in areas such as Seat heating/cooling, Convenient opening/closing, Display options iDrive system, Audio, Headlight cleaning, Display options instrument cluster. 136 come from BimmerCode's list and 26 more appear only in Carly's list.
Ownership costs
Routine maintenance: oil service prices by engine size, published BMW Value Service prices (brakes, spark plugs) from 16 US dealers, and the F01 maintenance schedule.
Repairs we price that apply to the F01
| Repair and owner-reported prices |
|---|
| N55 oil filter housing gasket (OFHG) Owners paid: indie shop $648–$763 |
| N55 valve cover / valve cover gasket (PCV) Owners paid: indie shop $930–$1,625 · dealer $1,450–$2,076 |
| N52 / N54 / N55 electric water pump + thermostat |
| N55 oil pan gasket Owners paid: indie shop $1,588–$1,900 |
| VANOS solenoids (intake / exhaust) |
| N55 ignition coils (all six) |
| N55 charge pipe (intercooler to throttle) replacement |
| N54 high-pressure fuel pump (HPFP) replacement |
| N63 valve stem seals (oil burning / blue smoke) |
| N63 turbo coolant lines (coolant leak in the hot V) Owners paid: dealer $2,000–$3,202 |
| N63 valve cover gaskets (both banks) |
"Owners paid" is the middle 50% of sourced owner prices across chassis with the same engine. Each job page reprices for your ZIP.
By model year
| Year | Models and engines | NHTSA recalls | Warranty extensions | Repairs we price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 750i / 750Li / xDrive N63 V8 | 3 | 17 | 3 Priciest: N63 turbo coolant lines (coolant leak in the hot V), owners paid up to $3,202 (dealer, middle 50%) |
| 2010 | 750i / 750Li / xDrive N63 V8 760Li N74 V12 | 3 | 18 | 3 Priciest: N63 turbo coolant lines (coolant leak in the hot V), owners paid up to $3,202 (dealer, middle 50%) |
| 2011 | 740i / 740Li N54 750i / 750Li / xDrive N63 V8 760Li N74 V12 ActiveHybrid 7 N63 then N55 hybrid Alpina B7 N63 V8 | 4 | 19 | 6 Priciest: N63 turbo coolant lines (coolant leak in the hot V), owners paid up to $3,202 (dealer, middle 50%) |
| 2012 | 740i / 740Li N54 750i / 750Li / xDrive N63 V8 760Li N74 V12 ActiveHybrid 7 N63 then N55 hybrid Alpina B7 N63 V8 | 3 | 19 | 6 Priciest: N63 turbo coolant lines (coolant leak in the hot V), owners paid up to $3,202 (dealer, middle 50%) |
| 2013 | 740i / 740Li / xDrive N55 750i / 750Li / xDrive N63 V8 760Li N74 V12 ActiveHybrid 7 N63 then N55 hybrid Alpina B7 N63 V8 | 2 | 20 | 10 Priciest: N63 turbo coolant lines (coolant leak in the hot V), owners paid up to $3,202 (dealer, middle 50%) |
| 2014 | 740i / 740Li / xDrive N55 740Ld xDrive N57 diesel 750i / 750Li / xDrive N63 V8 760Li N74 V12 ActiveHybrid 7 N63 then N55 hybrid Alpina B7 N63 V8 | 5 | 21 | 10 Priciest: N63 turbo coolant lines (coolant leak in the hot V), owners paid up to $3,202 (dealer, middle 50%) |
| 2015 | 740i / 740Li / xDrive N55 740Ld xDrive N57 diesel 750i / 750Li / xDrive N63 V8 760Li N74 V12 ActiveHybrid 7 N63 then N55 hybrid Alpina B7 N63 V8 | 5 | 23 | 10 Priciest: N63 turbo coolant lines (coolant leak in the hot V), owners paid up to $3,202 (dealer, middle 50%) |
Recalls and warranty extensions are counted when their published model-year range includes that year. Each one may cover only some cars, so check by VIN. Repairs counted are the ones whose engine was offered that year.
Production
| What | Units | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 7 Series (F01/F02) built at Dingolfing, 2008–2015 BMW figure for the Dingolfing plant | 370,000 | BMW Group PressClub USA |
Figures are copied as each source publishes them (retrieved October 18, 2026). "Sold" figures are BMW's reported sales, not production counts. Where we add numbers up, they come from one source. We leave out anything that hasn't been published.
Sources
- FCP Euro: definitive guide to the N54
- BMWTuning: N54 FAQ
- BMWTuning: 8 most common N54 problems
- BMW: N54 fuel injector warranty extension to 10 yr/120k mi, via NHTSA
- BMWTuning: N55 FAQ
- BMWTuning: 5 most common N55 problems
- EngineScope: N55 reliability
- r/F30: how long has your N55 lasted?
- DC Remapping: N57 common faults
- Carsniffer: N47/N57 family
- NHTSA recall 18V-755 report
- NHTSA recall 21V-907 report
- BMW SIB 01 05 20: N47/N57 EGR cooler extension (NHTSA)
- BMW SI B11 01 17: N63TU/S63TU valve seal replacement, via NHTSA
- BMW SIB 11 06 14: N63 Customer Care Package, via NHTSA
- BMWTuning: N63 vs N63TU vs TU2 vs TU3
- NHTSA: BMW recall 18V-248 owner Q&A (auxiliary water pump)
- BMW SI B11 05 18 via NHTSA (18V-248 bulletin)
- IA Euro: BMW N74 engine guide (BMW training and bulletin notes)
- BMWBlog: BMW N74 V12 features and reliability
- Bimmers.com: BMW N74 known issues
- Wikipedia: BMW 7 Series (F01)
- Prestige & Performance Car: BMW 7 Series (F01) buyer's guide
- NHTSA recall lookup by VIN
- The Stable: E92 M3 buyer's guide
- Euro Premium Parts: E60 M5 reliability guide
- carsales: buying a used F30 3 Series (2015–20)
- carsales: buying a used E90 3 Series
- Road & Track: E46 M3 buyer's guide
- Drive-My: E60 5 Series buying guide (six-cylinder petrol)
Retrieved 2026-10-18. Bulletins and recalls come from NHTSA filings; owner prices come from the public posts linked on each job page.