2001 BMW 7-Series BMW 7-Series 2001

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2001 BMW 7-Series repairs by problem area

Engine (38%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (38%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (14%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (5%)

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2001 BMW 7-Series repair cost distribution

$2500+ (5%)

$1000 - $2499 (11%)

$500 - $999 (32%)

$100 - $499 (37%)

< $100 (16%)

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Chart based on 19 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2001 BMW 7-Series 4dr Sedan, ext.

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

BMW 7-Series in Maryland, United States
Dec 2015 - Jul 2016
Apr 2016

105300 mi

US $250
Power steering pump bolt became dislodged, caused serpentine belt to come off track, snap, and wrap around the water pump fan. 
Jul 2016

107000 mi

US $1300
Valve cover gaskets needed to be changed New PCV? White Smoke, Erratic idle, Poor Engine Performance 
BMW 7-Series in Florida, United States
- Jul 2013
Jul 2013

125000 mi

US $200
replaced radiator and cooling fan and clutch 
BMW 7-Series in New York, United States
Aug 2015 - Sep 2016
Sep 2016

113000 mi
knock when i was turning the wheel, also had a little shimmy in the wheel 

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2001 BMW 7-Series 4dr Sedan, ext.

282-horsepower 4.4L V8 5-speed automatic RWD

BMW 7-Series in Florida, United States
Mar 2015 - Mar 2016
Nov 2015

107100 mi

US $800
Tie rods and control arms 
BMW 7-Series in Oklahoma, United States
Feb 2015 - Jun 2022
Jul 2015

108200 mi

US $500
Power steering fluid leak. Replaced all hoses. 
Sep 2016

114500 mi

US $65
Replaced Driver Side Window Regulator 

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2001 BMW 7-Series 4dr Sedan

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

BMW 7-Series in Texas, United States
- Sep 2011
Jul 2011

US $120
Replaced Cam Position Sensor Replaced elctronically controlled t-stat and topped off with Pentasin 
Aug 2011

76000 mi

US $96
replaced expansion tank, added Pentosin 
Sep 2011

77000 mi

US $180
Replaced post cat O2 sensors. 
BMW 7-Series in Ontario, Canada
Feb 2015 - Mar 2016
Jun 2015

175460 mi

C $530
EOL failure of driveshaft. Needed replacement 
Dec 2015

176700 mi

C $700
Power steering pump broke, snapped serpentine belt, damaged alternator and radiator fan 
Jan 2016

C $900
Steering pump replaced again due to whining, plus a tensioner/idler pulley. few thousand km later could hear p steering whine starting to return faintly before selling the vehicle 
BMW 7-Series in California, United States
Jul 2015 - Jun 2016
May 2016

88900 mi

US $700
various electrical issues, primarily a trunk that would not latch. 
BMW 7-Series in California, United States
Apr 2015 - Jun 2015
Jun 2015

124000 mi

US $2500
complete front and reat suspension replacement. Didnt need it all but I did a complete refresh rather than replacing 4 or 5 bad part. 
BMW 7-Series in California, United States
Feb 2015 - Sep 2018
Sep 2015

178000 mi

US $1800
a/c system fan motor failure thermostat replacement 
Mar 2016

183000 mi

US $350
power steering hoses, belts 

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2001 BMW 7-Series 4dr Sedan

282-horsepower 4.4L V8 5-speed automatic RWD

BMW 7-Series in New York, United States
Jun 2015 - Sep 2017
Jan 2016

107300 mi

US $336
crankshaft sensor 

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2001 BMW 7-Series Repair Histories

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