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Reliability Database
BMW

7 Series

Full-Size Sedan
Best Engine ⚠️ Caution (2.0)
4 Generations
6 Engines Rated
1,403 Total Complaints
Engine Ratings
3 recommended 1 caution 2 avoid

Generation Timeline

2002-2008 E65
4 engines
876 complaints 🔥 12
4.8L 8-cyl ❌ Avoid (1.6)
→
2009-2015 F01
2 engines
421 complaints 🔥 36
3.0L 6-cyl ⚠️ Caution (2.0)
→
2016-2022 G11
0 engines
77 complaints
→
2023-2025 G70
0 engines
29 complaints
→
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