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BMW 7 Series E65

2001–2008
Community-sourced·updated July 9, 2026·1 sources
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The E65/E66 7-Series with the N62 V8 (735i/745i/750i), the N73 V12 (760Li) and the M57 diesel (730d). The V8/V12 valve-seal oil consumption and the era's electronics are the usual watch-points. Editorial summary, not a reliability rating; facts below.

Filtered: N62 · 4.0–4.8L V8 (N62).

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Maintenance

Key service intervals — vary by engine and driving conditions.

ItemIntervalCost
Engine oil and filter12,000–15,000 km
Cooling-system refresh120,000–150,000 km