2005 BMW 7 Series 745Li
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- Photo: BMW E65 front 20080121 by Rudolf Stricker, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2002–2005 BMW 735i (E65) sedan (2016-08-27) by EurovisionNim, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: BMW 7 SERIES (E65) China by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: BMW Sedan by unknown manufacturer (rear) by Kevdiecast, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: BMW E65 rear 20080121 by Rudolf Stricker, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2005 BMW 7 Series 745Li is a 325-hp 4.4-liter V8 with a 6-speed automatic w/od. It starts at $73,900 MSRP.
It makes 325 horsepower at 6,100 rpm and 330 lb-ft of torque at 3600 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 18 mpg city and 26 mpg highway.
The 7 Series measures 203.5 inches long on a 123.2-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 4,464 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $73,900 ($122,977 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | Gas V8 |
| Displacement | 4.4 L |
| Horsepower | 325 hp @ 6,100 rpm |
| Torque | 330 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 6-Speed Automatic w/OD |
| 1st Gear | 4.17 |
| 2nd Gear | 2.34 |
| 3rd Gear | 1.52 |
| 4th Gear | 1.14 |
| 5th Gear | 0.87 |
| 6th Gear | 0.69 |
| Reverse | 3.4 |
| Final Drive | 3.38 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 18 MPG |
| Highway | 26 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium Unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 23.3 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Double-Pivot Strut |
| Rear Suspension | 4-Link |
| Turning Diameter | 41.3 ft |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 13.7 x 1.18 |
| Rear Brake Disc | 13.6 x 0.94 |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 18 x 8.0 |
| Wheels Rear | 18 x 8.0 |
| Tires Front | P245/50VR18 |
| Tires Rear | P245/50VR18 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 203.5 in |
| Width | 74.9 in |
| Height | 58.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 123.2 in |
| Front Track | 62.1 in |
| Rear Track | 62.3 in |
| Cargo Volume | 18 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 4,464 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39.2 in |
| Headroom Rear | 38.5 in |
| Legroom Front | 41.3 in |
| Legroom Rear | 42.4 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 59.3 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 58.9 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Tested, but no star ratings were published (2005 BMW 7 Series 4-DR w/SAB).
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 2005 BMW 7 SERIES. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Oct 1, 2010 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2010 5-SERIES, 6-SERIES, AND MODEL YEAR 2002-2008 7-SERIES VEHICLES. A CHECK VALVE OF THE BRAKE VACUUM PUMP MAY LEAK A SMALL AMOUNT OF LUBRICATING OIL. OVER TIME THIS COULD RESULT IN CONTAMINATION OF THE BRAKE BOOSTER.
Consequence: POWER ASSIST BRAKING PERFORMANCE COULD BE ADVERSELY AFFECTED. IN EXTREME CASES THERE COULD BE A COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER ASSIST BRAKING. AN UNEXPECTED REDUCTION OR LOSS IN POWER BRAKING ASSIST MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 24, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-525-7417.
NHTSA campaign 10V446000
49 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2005 BMW 7 SERIES
Owner Complaints
49 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2005 BMW 7 SERIES (7 mention a crash, 7 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Air Bags | 10 |
| Electrical System | 8 |
| Power Train | 8 |
| Service Brakes | 8 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 7 |
| Hydraulic | 6 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2005 BMW 7 SERIES. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.