2005 BMW 7 Series
Typical repair costs
- Battery replacement $150–$320
- Cabin air filter replacement $48–$103
- Check-engine light diagnosis $100–$200
- Engine air filter replacement $30–$75
- Front brake pads $200–$350
- Front brake pads and rotors $335–$625
National guide ranges for independent shops, before tax, typical for most cars. Prices for this exact car vary. Estimate a repair for your car →
Fuel economy
| Trim | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 745i | 14.8 | 9.8 | 12.6 L/100 km |
| 745li | 14.8 | 9.8 | 12.6 L/100 km |
| 760i | 17.6 | 11.2 | 14.7 L/100 km |
| 760li | 17.6 | 11.2 | 14.7 L/100 km |
Official: NRCan Fuel Consumption Ratings.
Recalls
Recalls are listed by model and year and may not apply to every vehicle. Check your VIN on the official recall site.
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Structure
Transport Canada 2017268 ·
On certain vehicles equipped with the Comfort Access or Comfort Access in combination with the Soft Close Automatic door latching system options, the doors may not latch correctly. As a result, doors which appear to be latched could unlatch while driving. This could increase the...
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Other
Transport Canada 2012352 ·
On certain vehicles equipped with the Soft Close Automatic, as well as the Comfort Access option, the doors may not latch correctly. Should a door open while the vehicle is underway, an unbelted occupant could fall from the vehicle and sustain personal injury. Correction: Deale...
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Powertrain
Transport Canada 2012350 ·
On certain vehicles equipped with the Comfort Access option, if the driver depresses the start-stop button multiple times in rapid succession, the transmission could shift to Neutral (N) instead of Park (P). If the driver leaves the vehicle without engaging the parking brake, a...
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Brakes
Transport Canada 2010328 ·
On certain vehicles, a check valve in the brake vacuum pump may leak a small amount of lubricating oil. Over time, this could result in contamination of the brake booster. Loss of brake power assist could occur which, in conjunction with traffic, road conditions, and driver's r...
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Seats And Restraints
Transport Canada 2008307 ·
On certain vehicles, the front passenger seat occupant detection mat can fatigue during field usage depending on the seat configuration, vehicle geometry, manner and frequency of front passenger entry/exit. Over time micro cracks could develop in the side flanks of the mat, whic...
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Show 1 U.S. recall
U.S. recalls (NHTSA) with no Transport Canada record. They may not cover vehicles sold in Canada; check your VIN.
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Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum
NHTSA (U.S.) 10V446000 ·
BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2010 5-SERIES, 6-SERIES, AND MODEL YEAR 2002-2008 7-SERIES VEHICLES. A CHECK VALVE OF THE BRAKE VACUUM PUMP MAY LEAK A SMALL AMOUNT OF LUBRICATING OIL. OVER TIME THIS COULD RESULT IN CONTAMINATION OF THE BRAKE BOOSTER.
Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database; U.S. recalls from NHTSA.
Maintenance schedule
CarDoc doesn’t have the manufacturer schedule for this model yet. Follow the schedule in your owner’s manual.
Specs
- Body type
- Sedan
- Engines
- 4.4 L 8-cylinder, 6.0 L 12-cylinder
- Fuel
- Gas
- Transmissions
- Automatic (S6)
- Drivetrains
- RWD