BMW 7-Series BMW 7-Series

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BMW 7-Series repairs by problem area

Engine (38%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)

Brakes and Traction Control (7%)

Suspension and Steering (13%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (23%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)

Other (5%)

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BMW 7-Series brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (5%)

$1000 - $2499 (5%)

$500 - $999 (10%)

$100 - $499 (20%)

< $100 (60%)

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2015 BMW 7-Series

Engine not specified

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2014 BMW 7-Series 4dr Sedan, ext.

turbocharged 445hp 4.4L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD

33000 mi

US $100
Rotors worn out 

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2014 BMW 7-Series 4dr Sedan, ext.

turbocharged 315hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

31822 mi Adaptive headlights malfunctioned. Required reprogramming of functionality to repair. Wear sensors on brake pads recalibrated. 

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2013 BMW 7-Series 4dr Sedan, ext.

turbocharged 445hp 4.4L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD

57000 mi

US $738
Replacing rear brakes and rotors due to normal wear and tear 

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2006 BMW 7-Series

Engine not specified

133000 mi

US $390
Dynamic Traction Control indicates faulty constantly. 

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2006 BMW 7-Series 4dr Sedan, ext.

360-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

78000 mi

US $3700
Replaced parking brake actuator 
95000 mi

US $720
1 pad, 2 rotors ,1 wear sensor 

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2006 BMW 7-Series 4dr Sedan

360-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

66000 mi In for oil service, they diagnosed a problem with steering angle sensor. Got estimate for $2100 and decided to hold off on repair. Car drives fine. 
84600 mi

US $1500
replaced steering angle sensor, no more error messages 
17000 mi Flush brake hydraulic system Air Conditioner/Htg system micro filters replaced 

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2002 BMW 7-Series

Engine not specified

96000 mi Emergency brake sensor. 

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2002 BMW 7-Series 4dr Sedan

325-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

44640 mi ABS/traction control 

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2000 BMW 7-Series 4dr Sedan

282-horsepower 4.4L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

204000 mi

US $45
DS rear wheel speed sensor failed causing speedo to operate intermittently and ABS/DSC lights to illuminate. 

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1998 BMW 7-Series 4-door

8-cylinder automatic 2WD

139000 mi

US $450
Replaced both rear brake lines which were about to leak.  

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BMW 7-Series Brake Problems

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