BMW 7 series
BMW 7 series technical data
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Is BMW 7 series a reliable car?
As for BMW 7 series models from 1994 to 2012, overall, the reliability of the BMW 7 series is average. The number of defects found on the BMW 7 series during the annual technical checkups is about average for a car of its age.
Based on these reviews, the highest reliability scores were demonstrated by BMW 7 series generation from 2008 to 2012, but the lowest reliability had models from model year 1998 to 2001, reliability scores vary quite significantly between generations of BMW 7 series. For more information, check the respective generation information.
Most BMW 7 series engines are chain-driven, which is considered more reliable than belt-driven engines.
BMW 7 series reviews
Total 18 BMW 7 series owner reviews
| Purchase year: | 2019 (age of car 14 years) | Owned for: | 10`000 kilometers (1 year) |
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| Average fuel consumption: | 8.5 litres per 100km (70% urban driving) | ||
| Total cost of repairs: | 300 € (~ 300 € per year) | ||
Would recomend this car to the friend
Pros: After driving with the "seventh" of this generation, you don't want to sit in others anymore - very comfortable, every ride brings pleasure until you just want to drive aimlessly, the engine is powerful and at the same time economical after chipping - 6.2 l can be squeezed out of town, on average 8.5. Enjoy the fact that there is no need to stress about overtaking the column on the track - in kick down mode, pleasure is abnormal, package windows have very good noise insulation at any speed - up to 230km / h there is quiet in the cabin. Have driven the 2013 year model, but no longer there is not as much space as in the current one, as well as I really liked the gearshift at the steering wheel
Cons: Quite expensive spare parts, a lot that fits only from a particular model, provokes a violation of traffic rules :))
| Purchase year: | 2015 (age of car 12 years) | Owned for: | 86`000 kilometers (4 years) |
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| Average fuel consumption: | 15.0 litres per 100km (80% urban driving) | ||
| Total cost of repairs: | 400 € (~ 100 € per year) | ||
Would recomend this car to the friend
Pros: I drove for half a year with petrol and put gas in.Everyone was afraid that the bmw would not accept gas and would always show the check engine with all sorts of problems,but everything was fine! It took a month to get everything sorted out,but after a month there are no problems and the cost is very pleasing! Nothing breaks often or unnecessarily,suspension is much stronger than mercedes,no rust either!
Cons: Genuine parts are expensive!
| Purchase year: | 2014 (age of car 8 years) | Owned for: | 70`000 kilometers (2 years) |
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| Average fuel consumption: | 10.0 litres per 100km (40% urban driving) | ||
| Total cost of repairs: | 900 € (~ 450 € per year) | ||
Would recomend this car to the friend
Pros: A very good car - comfort, audio, in terms of stability.
With pneumo suspension very smooth.
Cons: If something breaks, should be repaired as soon as possible, because this would lead to further damage...
if have knowledge of repair by yourself, then cost will be much cheaper. The details, if you search for, then it is relatively cheap. I would recommend to use original parts. With electronics most BMW has problems.
| Purchase year: | 1994 (age of car 11 years) | Owned for: | 141`000 kilometers (22 years) |
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| Average fuel consumption: | 9.0 litres per 100km (70% urban driving) | ||
Would recomend this car to the friend
Pros: Since this car is nostalgia and I have not been able to drive with him, but I can say from my ancestors, it is a MACHINE! Car with 2.8 petrol engine, which is powerful and can pick up very quickly up to 100km / h. Classic rolls!
Cons: The rear-wheel drive and very often got stuck, so always in the winter you have to bring a shovel and sand to get out. : D
| Purchase year: | 2010 (age of car 7 years) | Owned for: | 100`000 kilometers (6 years) |
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| Average fuel consumption: | 10.5 litres per 100km (60% urban driving) | ||
| Total cost of repairs: | 2470 € (~ 411 € per year) | ||
Would recomend this car to the friend
Pros: Comfort and stability on road.
Cons: Computer on wheels, it seems that car made for services dond bancrupt. Not for those who moaning that they never have money, because costs and prices bite, bite hard. But it's difficult to swap against another, as get used to convenience and comfort hard to find in other cars!
| Purchase year: | 2014 (age of car 18 years) | Owned for: | 50`000 kilometers (2 years) |
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| Average fuel consumption: | 9.0 litres per 100km (30% urban driving) | ||
| Total cost of repairs: | 500 € (~ 250 € per year) | ||
Would recomend this car to the friend
Pros: Love was riding, cabin quiet, and not even need to go fast, so that it would be good.
| Purchase year: | 2013 (age of car 11 years) | Owned for: | 100`000 kilometers (3 years) |
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| Average fuel consumption: | 12.0 litres per 100km (70% urban driving) | ||
| Total cost of repairs: | 320 € (~ 106 € per year) | ||
Would recomend this car to the friend
Pros: If you want to go with a stunning but economically then this is a car!