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2009 BMW 7-Series repairs by problem area

Engine (57%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (0%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (7%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (21%)

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

Other (7%)

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2009 BMW 7-Series repair cost distribution

$2500+ (45%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (0%)

< $100 (55%)

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Chart based on 11 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

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BMW 7-Series in Florida, United States Sep 2017 - Jun 2018
Feb 2018 59000 mi	4 wheel alignment. The left rear was 3 degrees off.
Mar 2018 59000 mi US $5	Foam prefilter disintegrated and got sucked into blower housing making noise when at high speed. Disassembled and cleaned out and replaced with standard door screen. Works fine now.

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BMW 7-Series in Turkey Dec 2017 - Mar 2020
Apr 2018 83080 mi $20000	Gas pumps
Jan 2020 87420 mi $5000	Belt Change + Periodic Maintenance

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BMW 7-Series in California, United States - Jan 2018
Aug 2017 102866 mi US $8115	Was told the engine had to be replaced and the dealership said they replaced it but later found out it had not been. The only thing that had been worked on was the fuel injectors. Replace fuel feed pipe from under vehicle into engine compartment. Replace and register vehicle battery.
Oct 2017 106484 mi US $2688	Drive train malfunction No work was done on the vehicle
Jan 2018 113940 mi US $2800	Rear rims cracked and Tires need replacement. Engine hesitating and accelerating feels like transmission slipping. Rims and Tires replaced and nothing done to engine was told there's nothing wrong should be expected with older engine and engine mounts and was notified the engine HAD NOT been replaced by the dealership in 2017.

BMW 7-Series in California, United States Jul 2015 - Aug 2020
Jul 2015 59400 mi	Adaptive lights: Headlight was pointing up on driver's side and would not auto adjust. Dealer removed bumper, accessed bulb unit -- found balls on back of bulb assembly had come out of sockets. Reset balls in socket and system now works fine Vibration in steering wheel at 75-85 mph. Dealer found minor rim damage on 3 rims. Rims sent to 3rd party for repair -- trued and balanced rims. Remounted & rebalanced tires and the problem was resolved. Steady up to 110 now.
Apr 2017 71000 mi	Replaced top and bottom oil filter gaskets and thrust bearings. Gaskets were leaking oil, thrust bearings were worn. Seemed to correct the leak problem, but still smelling some oil at 75k miles. Cost was close to 4k, mostly for labor, but extended warranty paid for all of it because dealer lowered his charges to match the insurance payment. A good deal for me! New note on 8/1/2018==> Oil smell mentioned before has disappeared. It must've been residual oil which is now evaporated. This car, despite all the negative comments on 2009 750s on the Internet, has been a great car for me. It burns no oil, and other than the oil seals that were replaced, has had essentially no maintenance other than oil changes. It's still a joy to drive this car. It's a highway cruising king!
Sep 2018 79000 mi US $4847	Replace leaking radiator Turbo coolant hose Y pipe leak Turbo oil block leaking oil

BMW 7-Series in Ohio, United States - Dec 2011
Dec 2011 12 mi	The car kept warning that the power was to low and wasn't recharging properly. The dealer did a full test and verified the battery needed to be replaced. Have had no further problems after that.

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