2002 - 2008 BMW 745i 745Li 750i 750Li common problems BMW E65/E66 

Folks, BMWs are truly exceptional cars. The higher the range model (say 7-series), the more expensive it is to fix. I had a 2000 328i from 1999-2015, when it was totaled by someone who hit me. I did nearly 263,000 miles and still had the original clutch. I got good at doing my own brakes and other maintenance. That made it cheaper. But in 263,000 miles, I was never stranded. I loved that car. I now have a 2011 750i MSport. I love it. It's expensive to fix...like really expensive. But, it's something you know when you buy it. they are reliable (thankfully)...and, frankly, they just look great. The 750i drives like it's stolen...so damn fast, it'll blow your mind.

Most people dream about these cars but after buying one the dream quickly becomes a nightmare!!!

This was extremely helpful because my car just started making smoke in the tailpipe thanks again

I had an 04’ 750 LI and I had no issues but it was totaled 😆🤦🏽‍♀️ by far my favorite car. I think there will always be issues with any car.

Damn thank you for this video!!made me make my decision on another bmw!!good !!

I have 4 of these. 2 745li and 2 750 Li. Will not recommend you to buy these cars unless you are an enthusiastic mechanic. Parts are cheap though. Labour will be the killer. Good video here. Very pertinent.

Thanks again Francisco!

I have a 2003 745i e65 with the n62. Best car I've ever owned! Smooth, silent, and 0-60mph in exactly 6.0secs! I've had it for three years and first thing I did was have all oil and transmission seals changed plus a new head gasket. It has used 1ltr of oil in 3 years! Change the oils every 7k if normal oil or every 12k if longlife and you will have very few problems. Absolutely beautiful luxury ride!

Thank you Francisco

I'm original owner of an '04 745Li w/ only about 70K miles. I can confirm, this is spot on.

Was thinking of buying one of these (2008) then I got wise and bought a Lexus instead.....😏 🤔

This was my Dream car as a teenager until the 645 came out, then that became my dream car. i ended up getting a 645ci in 2015 even tho i already knew that the 650 was the better version smh. had the valve stem seal issue straight out the dealer & had massive smoke from the exhaust at every stop light just like u described. motor blew in 3 months. so much for achieving my dream car

Well i have a 2006 740i and still runs really good, i only had to change few things of it because of the use and the years. Like the window regulator on the driver side since 2006 till 2018 it was working until 3 weeks ago

I was looking at a 2005 745i, now I will look for a 2006 750i. Thank you for the valuable information.

70% of the problems you listed, I have with my 2005 745li and 2007 750i. BEST LOOKING PIECES OF SHITS ON THE ROAD!

Don't forget the blocking rain gutters which cause the cabin and footwells to fill with water

Still a dream car of mine I’m stuck between this and a 09 cls 550 I know how turn a wrench not really looking longevity with 750 because I know the multiple problems that come with anything foreign or high end!

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A friend had an 02 745i model with nothing but issues. Valve stem seals leaked after parked for a while, so smoked after starting. Park brake motor broke so needed to be manually released. Also all kinds of lights would come on in the dash for stability and traction control, the list went on.

this is a great fucking video. I learned so much. ty

There’s nothing in the video stopping me from buying one of these. I can do all the repairs myself, so that helps. You forgot the timing chain guides that the 4.4 is notorious for.

Have the 2003 745i Pulled engine . Secondary pump not working Carbon buildup was choking it Had to pull engine Finally passed smog Runs like a dream Old cars need attention Find a great reasonable mechanic That’s what I found first b4 the car Love this car Rnjou

How do you replace the fuel hose and ring lock on BMW 750li 2009

Don't forget about the coolant pipe issue that runs from the front to rear of the block. Tell tell sign will be coolant from the weep hole by the water pump. I fixed mine with the telescopic coolant pipe right there in my driveway. The aftermarket pipe helps avoid having to remove the front timing cover and cuts down the job significantly. I'm at 190k miles on my '03 745Li and had it since ~30k miles. spent some money in parts but the labor was ~$500 as I did all my work. Had to pay to get some programming as some parts do require the dealership/BMW software. Own 2 others and also do my own work on a 330i and X5. Fun cars to drive and definitely helps if you can turn your own wrench.

This video is so damn real!! Exactly the issues I see in my car. 2002 745li and right now it makes a whining noise and I am not sure what it is. Francisco ayudame !!! Lol 😐

Thank you so much for all the useful information! You really know your bmw it really helped ! My car keeps saying accelerate slowly transmission failsafe drive moderately and the emergency break always says it’s on and it smells funny like my breaks are burning. Today it said I need new back breaks and I just replaced them 2 months ago any advice? Also they said they cut the emergency break like me so it should not give me problem because I couldn’t afford to fix it . Thank you in advance for any advice you can give me

Where online is a good source for parts? Are there any repair kits that you use?

I have all of these problems but the most important is the transmission fluid leaking , where is it from?

My 745li is running hot with new thermostat and new oolant sensor..what should I try the head gasket isn’t blown I used a dye test to confirm...there’s to much pressure in my cooling system that it cracked 2 reservoirs.

Good day I have a 745li 03 abs light 💡 comes one with park brake scan tool says 16 fault codes and most related to can bus where would this plug be located.

thats why im a mercedes fan

So pretty much everything is failure on this 7 series. Well here’s the thing I’ve own this 7 series for almost 6 years and the only things that I fix was alternator bracket seal and that’s it the car overall was amazing no big issues. But some people own these cars and they don’t take care of them and once they breakdown then they’re start crying because these big luxury cars made for people how to know to take care of it properly and that’s the key factor.

I have an 06 and an 07 BMW 750Li - Both seem to have problems with NO start - I will have dash lights but no crank. I'm told to check the ground straps. The problem is I'm getting different locations and amount of straps. We found one on right front near starter but looks fine. Do you have know any other locations or maybe a video on this issue.

Y como se arregla el abs modulo y como cuanto Cuesta. Gracias

I have one replaced valve seals for 1500$ and abs module rebuild on eBay for 80$ besides that car runs great no problems car has 170,xxx most other stuff I fix myself if you can’t fix cars and be a man stick to your civics that you only check the oil every 6 months lol

Hello Francisco, I really enjoyed your video on common problems with the e65..I've had some of the problems and repaired them myself.. I have a new problem... RPM is reading is not steady? When i shut my car off Sensor Monitoring RPM reads 58765??? Where is this sensor located?? It's either dirty or faulty

all same problema have mi car.is same this.perfec video all is real problems.mi car

Your videos are very informative I like it because I just bought about 10 months ago 2010 BMW 750i- I started feeling that when I start braking the car jerks. What do you think it could be?

And after cleaning the throttle and maf sensor started to change the rpms

I got problem with my airbag "left back door" resistance too high. how do i solve it? i have tryed to change the resistance but didnt help

Thank you But can you just tell me what car and what year is the best to buy ?? If I know which one is the best I can look for that one .

Tem muito problema tem como explicar em português estava olhando uma 745i 2002 pra usar só em viagens

What do you know about the Oil level sensor malfunction light? My '08 750li has this problem. I checked the oil and it was fine. I replaced the oil level sensor and it showed correctly the first time I started the car after replacement. The next time I started the car and drove it it ran fine. But when I shut it off I got the same message "Oil Level Sensor Malfunction". I changed the Oil pressure sensor. I read somewhere that the problem could be the alternator. Mine had been replaced before I got it. So, I bought a new one and I still get the same warning light. I've reset the oil service light and it was fine for one drive then it came back again. Any help would be appreciated.

I just bought a 2002 bmw 745li and it has most of the things you have said wrong with it... I only paid $700 for it and am replacing things as I go... it only has 167k miles on it its a sharp car but not sure if I made the right choice buying it yet but we will see... the tires and wheels alone are worth more than I paid for the entire car.... its completely loaded... and when I get the I hope simple things fixed I'm sure it will be a very nice car...

I switched off the engine of my 745i and after that it couldn't start anymore. It says servotronic failure. How can I get it fixed?

Hi man how can I tell if it's the injectors that are bad on 04 745i

My BMW 745li v8 2004, stopped on motion and refused to start. It crank but won't start ,they fuel pump working well,they wiped all the codes and change crank sensor,yet not working, before all this problems it was showing me engine manulfunction ,engine oil pressure low stop carefully .even after service the engine..someone said may be is my oil pump that's not making it to start. I will need your help. Thank u and God bless

My BMW e66 745Li has no sound, can not play radio, song. Anyone can help what is the problem? fuse or something else? Thank in advance.

I know iam 6 years late but I have a 2002 bmw 745i and when Iam driving as I come to a complete stop the key would just pop out and shut the car off any idea what that could be and how could I fix it

I am getting one today 2006 149k 750Li , i have a mobile guy that's reasonable and works hard so if i need anything i get it online and let him install it. He enjoys working on these machines and i give him tons of referrals

I had my valve cover gaskets changed and the coolant pipe now my car misfires and barely wants to cut on/stay on.... Can anyone help me out on advice????

I have a 2004 745i how can you get the hood open if it’s stuck

Hi, i owned a facelifted e66 v8 2006 750li, i ve been driving it for few years alrd and this issue keep happening but it never actually cause any real problem so i kinda ignore it, but it still annoy me and im not sure what cause the issue , hope u can help me out. I live in VietNam South East Asian country , the traffic here is quite slow so most the time i drive with speed under 30 miles/hour. This issue only happen after i start the engine and drive for 10-15 minus, and it mostly happen when i start driving uphill and slowly accelerate from around 25 miles/ h to 35 miles/h and that is when the car start a series of vibration/ shaking that i feel like it come from under/below the car. The vibration/shaking come in waves, it vibrating for like 2 seconds and then stop for like 0.5 sec and then vibrate again 2 secs and repeat few times. When i almost reach the top of the hill , it stop. I really confuse about this and its been happening for years and no mechanic in my city can actually figured out the issue correctly. Please help me out on this , thank u so much.

Most of the items are common related to an older vehicle parts don't last forever or people would not buy new cars or parts and the company would go broke it something you should take into account of buying a older luxury sedan

I have a 2002 745li can I bypass my ignition and start my car

The e66 was my favorite platform. Is it possible to LS swap it for less problems, since parts of the engine is bad?

I have all the lights on my dashboard 2006 750i. I change the alternator the battery ABS module parking brake gear and they’re still on HELP Me I love my bmw very clean 110,000 mile

Bought a 2006 bmw 750li for $2000 runs good need to change control arms and get a.. gear ingaged with out break position and my brake lights don't turn off anyone knows why

I have a 754LI. The dash where the radio and map is, is dark. It flashes on and off. What could be the problem?

I have no spark going to my coil number 3 and number 4 they don't Spark I put new coils in and I still get no spark out of those what could be the problem

Hello Francisco , my 745 turn on all the lights come on , but then immediately shuts off , can be a security system problem ?

What about the 740i 2005..? should i bought it or not ? the car has zero malfunction and is driven under 100000 kms. please give your suggestion

Thank you very much. I will stay away from them. I wanted to buy an 06 750 Li but never mind. 😬

this is built to break on purpose. i noticed bmw does that with my 2002 525i, i fixed so much stuff. i got lucky because i do the work free and the parts are cheap. so the car engine is great but i replaced the water pump twice, alternator, fan clutch, ccv, coolant reservoir, fsu twice, window regulators 3 times each until i bought originals again, battery 3 times. the car runs great though so the engine is awesome.

750Li 2007 sometimes wont start...if i wait 5 minutes it starts and runs fine...i am hearing it may be ivm...will blow codes with transmission symbol...reset codes and its fine, but sometimes wont start...wait five minutes and starts...dealership wont do anything but reset codes...have you heard of this?

BMW 2004 745li Car starts smooth just won't shift into gear failsafe transmission code! P17E1 Any ideas?

I have a 2007 750li cranks but doesn’t turn over any idea what can it be my odb 2 reader is saying p1727 p11of

That BMW is a lemon

What about a 2007 730Li?

I have 2004 x5 4.4 white smoke coming from the exaust pipe! Any idea? Thanks!

Hey got a 2007 750Li giving transmission fault drive moderately.but wont shift out of park After I got a jump and I replaced battery.any idea???

Can you tell me what to do if I got " transmission failsafe"?

I am going back to Mercedes 😥 BMW costs to much in repairs. Nightmare

BMW = Burn My Wallet

Horrible leap for the 7 series from the E38. Many feel the E38, especially the 750, was the finest car BMW ever built. The generation afterwards are just money pits. So are E38’s, but not as bad.

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Charge all that damn money and yet have a these damn issues......unbelievable

Hi, what about for BMW E 65 740 i 2006 engine code : N62B40A

Theese cars price abaut 5-10.000€ and theese problems are very normal

After seeing all the videos on the net like this why would anyone want one??

Forgot to mention I have the 2002 bmw 745i

I am having problems with my 2002 bmw 745i I try to put n drive are reverse the light go back to park do anyone knows what wrong with my car

Dammm makes.me.qanna just throw the whole car away

Do yourself a favor and get the older E38 7 series BMW. A lot less issues then these.

What about 2003 760li

Im getting a mercedes benz s class 2002 .

Im gong to get a 2003 for $500 lol

this just turned me off considering a used BMW

Im a toyota/lexus guy and im just laughing at all this 🤦‍♂️

Only in a bmw will a alternator bracket leek oil..let's get the Germans back on these cars

Such an expensive car, with all kinds of cheap parts!!

I think BMW hates you by now, cause right after your video ended there was a BMW commercial promoting their 2002 and up

so as a conclusion; these cars are POS??

What a piece of shit! Unbelievable that BMW would sell something like that.

Disaster and disease and BMW Germany should take back and destroy model 2002/~2008

Where did you learn English body.. ...... 😆😆😆😆😆.......but I understand what you talking about.....

In Other words, BMW is expensive and shit, hard and stupid to work with, Like disposable, That's why I tell costumers to stick with the Japanese cars