BMW 740 Prices & Market Value · OttoQuest

Model · 1998–2027

BMW 740 prices

59 for sale · 17 auction results · latest Jul 2, 2026

The median auction sale for the BMW 740 was $16,366 over the last three years. The median asking price is $19,977.

Value one For sale Results

Median sale · 3y

$16k

12 sales, all years

Median ask

$20k

59 for sale

1Y price change

—

too few sales for a trend

Last quarter

—

no sales

Trims

5

15 model years priced

Price by model year

sales 3y · asking now

Price trend

Free with an account

Where BMW 740 prices are heading, quarter by quarter.

Continue with email

Price vs mileage · MY 2015

Free with an account

Every sale and listing by mileage, the middle 50% of prices and how much 10,000 miles take off.

Continue with email

Trims

each priced on its own

Trim	Years	For sale	Median ask	Sold	Median sale
Li	2011–2015	25	$11k	7	$14k
xDrive	2017–2027	28	$66k	—	—
LD xDrive	2015	—	—	6	$21k
740i	2017–2024	4	$20k	—	—
Il	1998–2001	—	—	4	—

What’s for sale

share of listings

Gearbox

Automatic

99%

Manual

1%

Body

Sedan

Specs & fuel economy

EPA · by model year

MY	Class	Powertrain	MPG (comb.)	EV range	Engine	Fuel / yr
2027	Large Cars	Hybrid	26	—	3 L	$3,150
2026	Large Cars	Hybrid	27–28	—	3 L	$2,950–$3,050
2025	Large Cars	Hybrid	27–28	—	3 L	$2,950–$3,050
2024	Large Cars	Hybrid	27–28	—	3 L	$2,950–$3,050
2023	Large Cars	Hybrid	27	—	3 L	$3,050
2022	Large Cars	Gas	23–25	—	3 L	$3,300–$3,550
2021	Large Cars	Gas	23–25	—	3 L	$3,300–$3,550
2020	Large Cars	Gas	23–24	—	3 L	$3,400–$3,550
2019	Large Cars	Gas	23–24	—	3 L	$3,400–$3,550
2018	Large Cars	Gas	23–24	—	3 L	$3,400–$3,550
2017	Large Cars	Gas

Where it’s cheaper · below market · year by year · auction results

Free with an account

The state map, BMW 740s listed below market now, every model year's sales and asking prices, and the latest results.

Continue with email

Safety recalls · 27

NHTSA campaigns, newest first

Electrical System: Starter AssemblyJul 8, 2026

MY 2017–2019 · 29,119 vehicles · 26V441000park outside

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2020 530e xDrive, 2017-2019 740Le xDrive, 2018-2020 530e iPerformance, 2016-2018 330e iPerformance vehicles. The engine starter relay may corrode, causing the relay to overheat and short circuit.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Power AssistJul 1, 2026

MY 2023–2025 · 428 vehicles · 26V422000

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 Mini Cooper S, Mini Countryman S All4, X2, 2024 Rolls-Royce Spectre, 2023-2025 i7, 7 Series, X7, 2024-2025 i5, 5 Series, 2023-2024 XM, X1, 2024-2025 X6, and X5 vehicles. The integrated brake (IB) system may malfunction and result in a loss of power brake assist or cause the Antilock Brake (ABS) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) systems to not function properly.

Electrical System: Starter AssemblySep 25, 2025

MY 2020–2022 · 145,102 vehicles · 25V644000

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 340I, X6, 2020-2025 840I, 2020-2022 740LI, 2019-2020 X7, and X5 vehicles. After repeated attempts, the starter motor may overheat from an electrical overload.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Power AssistOct 2, 2024

MY 2023–2024 · 11,579 vehicles · 24V739000

BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2024 X1, X5, X6, X7, XM, 530i, i5, 740i, 760i, i7, and 750e vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years. The integrated brake (IB) system may malfunction and result in a loss of power brake assist or cause the Antilock Brake (ABS) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) systems to not function properly.

Steering: LinkagesSep 25, 2024

MY 2024 · 982 vehicles · 24V714000

BMW of North America (BMW) is recalling certain 2024-2025 530i xDrive, 540i xDrive, 2024-2025 i5 eDrive40, i5 M60 xDrive, 2025 i5 xDrive40, 2024 740i xDrive, 760i xDrive, 750e xDrive, i7 eDrive50, i7 xDrive60, and i7 M70 xDrive vehicles. The steering spindle may break requiring a greater steering effort to control the vehicle.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited SlipSep 18, 2024

MY 2023–2025 · 309 vehicles · 24V697000

BMW of North America (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2024 X1, 2024-2025 X5, 2025 X6, 2023-2025 X7, 740i, 760i, 2024 XM, 530i, 540i, i7, 750e, X2, 2024-2025 i5, 2024 Rolls Royce Spectre, 2025 MINI Countryman S ALL4, JCW Countryman ALL4, and 2025 MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper, Cooper S) vehicles. Please refer to the recall report for the complete list of models. The welds in the servomotor of the integrated brake control module may break, causing a loss of power brake assist and rear brake function. In addition, the Antilock Brake System (ABS) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) system may not function.

Engine And Engine Cooling: EngineAug 1, 2024

MY 2020–2021 · 105,588 vehicles · 24V576000

BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2019-2020 X5, X7, 2020 3 Series Sedan, X6, 2020-2021 7 Series Sedan, 2020 8 Series Convertible, 8 Series Coupe, and 2020 8 Series Gran Coupe vehicles. Please see the recall report for the complete list of models. In the event the starter motor fails, repeated attempts to start the vehicle can cause the starter motor to overheat from an electrical overload.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Power AssistFeb 12, 2024

MY 2023–2025 · 266,716 vehicles · 24V104000

BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2025 BMW, MINI, and Rolls-Royce vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years. The integrated brake (IB) system may malfunction and result in a loss of power brake assist or cause the Antilock Brake (ABS) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) systems to not function properly.

Recalls, complaints & service bulletins

NHTSA · 27 recalls · 63 complaints · 776 TSBs

MY	Recalls	Complaints	Crash · fire	TSBs
2025	3	—	—	—
2024	6	—	—	—
2023	9	—	—	—
2022	1	5	1 · 0	17
2021	7	—	—	19
2020	6	—	—	18
2019	4	—	—	19
2018	2	1	—	71
2017	1	—	—	419
2016	1	1	—	411
2015	4	3	—	234
2014	1	3	1 · 0	257
2013	1	7	—	310
2012	1	5	0 · 1	287
2011	—	11	1 · 1	255
2001	—	2	0 · 1	5
1998	—	9	1 · 0	1
1997	—	8	1 · 0	3
1996	—	1	—	6
1995	—	7	1 · 1	4

Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA · 6 mention a crash, 4 a fire, 5 injuries, 0 deaths. TSBs are repair instructions the maker sent dealers, not recalls.

What owners report

complaints by component

Electrical System

12

Air Bags

10

Engine

8

Power Train

7

Engine And Engine Cooling

5

Fuel System, Gasoline

4

Fuel/Propulsion System

4

Structure

3

Latest service bulletins · 776

manufacturer communications filed with NHTSA, newest first

Electrical SystemOct 17, 2026

MY 2019 · Service Campaign · B611320

In the event of an accident, the two-battery Dual Storage System (DSS) is disconnected from the electricalsystem via an internal relay. In some cases, the relay is stuck closed, and a fault is set. In these circumstances: A crash shutdown of the DSS does not occur The power distribution box is supplied with power until the DSS is fully discharged

EngineSep 22, 2026

MY 2015 · Warranty Program/Extension · b011125

The Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Cooler (with EGR Valve) and the Auxiliary Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Cooler limited warranty for defects in materials and / or workmanship has been extended to 25 years without mileage limit as determined from the original first in-service / delivery date.

EngineMay 7, 2026

MY 2017–2019 · Warranty Program/Extension · B011325

The EVAP systems purge (vent) valve limited warranty for defects in materials and / or workmanship has been extended to 15 years / 150,000 miles as determined from the original first in-service / delivery date.

EngineOct 1, 2025

MY 2017–2019 · Warranty Program/Extension · B011325

The EVAP systems purge (vent) valve limited warranty for defects in materials and / or workmanship has been extended to 15 years / 150,000 miles as determined from the original first in-service / delivery date.