Bmw 740il 1997
Vehicle Details: Recalls, Fuel Economy, Emissions, Consumer Complaints, Decoded VIN Details, Service Bulletins
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Below you will find all available information on the 1997 BMW 740il.
The vehicle is described as a Rear-Wheel Drive Large Cars 4-door sedan, hardtop.
Manufacturer | Known WMI(s) | Fuel Type |
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BMW | Premium | |
City MPG | Highway MPG | CO2 emissions |
15 MPG | 22 MPG | 493.72 g/mile |
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What is the MPG of a 1997 BMW 740il?
- The 1997 BMW 740il has an EPA estimated city efficiency of 15 MPG and an estimated highway efficiency of 22 MPG.
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What is the fuse box diagram for the 1997 BMW 740il?
- Fuse box diagrams for the 1997 BMW 740il can be found here
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What is the annual fuel cost for the 1997 BMW 740il?
- EPA estimated annual fuel cost for the 1997 BMW 740il is $3700.
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Where is the 1997 BMW 740il produced?
- The 1997 BMW 740il is produced in Dingolfing, Germany.
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Are there recalls for the 1997 BMW 740il?
- There are 2 recall(s) for the 1997 BMW 740il, additional information is below.
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How much horsepower does the 1997 BMW 740il have?
- The 1997 BMW 740il has 282 horsepower.
- 4.4L 8 cylinder 5-speed automatic
Recall 87135 [USA]: This condition would result, without warning, in immediate and complete loss of vehicle control, possibly resulting in serious injury or death.
Recall 14192 [USA]: The vehicle's ride height could be affected causing noise while the vehicle is driven. the vehicle's dynamic stability can be affected reducing the driver's ability to maintain control of the vehicle.
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Automatic 5-spd Rear-Wheel Drive 740il
Description Data Engine cylinders 8 Engine displacement in liters 4.4 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details (FFS) Transmission Automatic 5-spd You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -8750 Description Data Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 1 16.5283 City mpg for fuel type 1, 15 Combined mpg for fuel type 1, 18 Engine cylinders 8 Engine displacement in liters 4.4 Drive axle type Rear-Wheel Drive EPA model type index 12044 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details (FFS) Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 3700 Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable) Premium Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel. Premium Gasoline Highway mpg for fuel type 1, 22 Vehicle record id 13616 4 door luggage volume (cubic feet) 13 Model name (carline) 740il Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicle Y If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting mode false 4-door passenger volume (cubic feet) 107 Transmission Automatic 5-spd Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 19.0 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 30.7692 EPA vehicle size class Large Cars You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -8750 Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.
- B510819 - VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS: The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
- B650916 - EQUIPMENT: Radio / navigation / head unit identification guide
- B122817 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Service action: program dme (for o2 sensors): due to dme software error, the following oxygen sensors plausibility fault codes may be stored in dme 5.2.1 control module:
- B122917 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : Service action: program dme: the incorrect dataset could be programmed into dme 5.2.1 control module.
- 16 01 98 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: Information on evaporative emission control and fuel filler cap / filler door labels. *yc
- 64 01 98 - VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM: Replacement heater cores for e38 vehicles. *yc
- 34 01 98 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC: Experiencing an intermittent momentary event where the brake pedal does not immediatlely return. Models built prior to 3/97 *db*yc
- 16 04 97 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: New evaporative (charcoal) canister purge line. All e38 and e39 modele introduced into production approximately 3/97 *db*yc
- 62 01 98 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:PADS: Condition with brake pad warning stays illuminated after brake pad replacement. *yc
- 04 01 98 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Subject on tank ventilation leak couplers. *yc
- 51 10 97 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Service information regarding missing damper pads for break resistant glass. *yc
- 84 10 97 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Installation on mounting brackets for cmt 5000/cpt 6000 phones. *ak
- 84 01 97 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.: Bmw navigation system cd v 05 operating software for mark i system.
- MSG0350 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH: Customers may complain that the illumination for the buttons on the multi function steering wheel flickers. *tw
- MSG0149 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH: Vehicles may have a problem with the dimmer circuit - vehicles released from the vpcs starting 10-04-96 have disabled dimmer switches. *tw
- 00/11/96R - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: New vehicle preparation and maintenance requirements. *tw
138 Results returned successfully. NOTE: Any missing decoded values should be interpreted as NHTSA does not have data on the specific variable. Missing value should NOT be interpreted as an indication that a feature or technology is unavailable for a vehicle.
Variable | Value |
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Air Bag Loc Front | 1st Row (Driver and Passenger) |
Body Class | Sedan/Saloon |
DisplacementCC | 4398.000 |
DisplacementCI | 268.4 |
DisplacementL | 4.398 |
Doors | 4 |
Engine Cylinders | 8 |
EngineHP | 282 |
EngineKW | 210.2874 |
Engine Manufacturer | BMW-AG |
Error Text | 0 - VIN decoded clean. Check Digit (9th position) is correct |
Fuel Type Primary | Gasoline |
Make | BMW |
MakeID | 452 |
Manufacturer | BMW AG |
Manufacturer Id | 966 |
Model | 740iL |
ModelID | 9452 |
Model Year | 1997 |
NCSA Body Type | 4-door sedan, hardtop |
NCSA Make | BMW |
NCSA Model | 7-series |
Plant City | DINGOLFING |
Plant Country | GERMANY |
Seat Belts All | Manual |
Series | 7 |
VIN | WBAGJ8328VDL41313 |
Vehicle Type | PASSENGER CAR |
Crash | Fire | Towed | Injured | Deaths | Failure Date |
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No | No | N | None | None | 20180820 |
Traction control warning light. Bmw service center says that they can't communicate with my vehicle thereby can't diagnose problem(s). Vehicle stationary in shop.
No | No | N | None | None | 20160811 |
I went to the bmw dealer and they say that they have nothing in the computer i think that my safety is first.Thank you
No | No | N | None | None | 20160731 |
Tl* the contact owns a 1997 bmw 740il. While driving over a bump in the road or pothole, the vehicle shook abnormally. Additionally the tie rod failed without warning. There was also an abnormal noise coming from the vehicle when driving various speeds. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the bottom springs were fractured. The dealer also advised the contact not to drive the vehicle because it was unsafe. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 39,000. Updated 04/19/17 lj *tr
No | No | N | None | None | 20140717 |
Steering and over all control of the vehicle is compromised for no reason feels like it is disconnecting and loose clanking noises form front suspension all the time on all surfaces also a squeaky old bed frame noise appears . Concerned about family safety the vehicle is well cared for. Feels like a sloppy messy fumbling interaction between car and steering wheel also veers randomly as if it was detached from the steering system. *tr
No | No | N | None | None | 20140419 |
My wife and i purchased this vehicle at a certified used dealership. We fueled it up and drove it around that night and parked it at our home. The next morning it smelled terribly of gasoline so i looked under the car. The driver's side of the fuel tank was crushed in and it was pouring gasoline all over the driveway. Their was a puddle approximately 3 feet wide under the car. I had it towed to the dealer and they were shocked. We both assumed that they never filled the talk so the problem wasn't known. They replaced the tank free of charge and once again i filled the tank and drove it around for the weekend. I noticed the gasoline smell again and looked under the car and was shocked to see the tank crushed in again and the fuel leaking out. I ran a google search on this and found out that i was not alone. There is a known problem with a purge line that causes the talk to implode on itself. I am very surprised to not find a recall on this. I would think that avoiding a car fire would be a concern for the nhtsa. I hope with enough complaints they force a recall. *tr
No | Fire | N | None | None | 20070214 |
Car was running fine, was at a stop light and the car shut off had a really strong electrical smell coming from the engine compartment. Opened up the hood and had a flame down at the thermostat area. Quickly put it out and pushed the car off to the side of the road. Had to have a tow truck come tow the car and bring my family out of the freezing cold as well. The thermostat and wiring from the ecu down to the thermostat had to be replaced as well as a fuse that had blown in the main engine harness. Old part was disposed of as well as the wiring. *tr
No | No | N | None | None | 20060811 |
Tl*the contact owns a 1997 bmw 740il. While driving 40 mph, the brake warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The brake lights continued to illuminate, but the brakes were not effective. Also, the coil spring made a loud clunking noise. The manufacturer stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 97v140000 (suspension:front:springs:coil springs), which was issued in the spring of 1997. The failure and current mileages were 115,000. Update 09/10/08 *cw updated 09/19/08. *jb
No | No | N | None | None | 20040818 |
The consumer had the same problem as stated in nhtsa recall# 97v140000 : vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Road grit and gravel associated with winter road conditions can penetrate the rubber of the lower front spring mounts and accumulate in the mounts causing notches or pits to develop. These notches can develop cracks resulting in breakage of a bottom coil of the spring. The dealership and the manufacturer informed the consumer her vehicle identifications number was not included in the recall. *jb
No | No | N | None | None | 20031213 |
While using the factory jack to change a tire, the jack became unstable due to the small base that is provided and the car fell off of the jack. The jack was being operated on an asphalt surface. This was a near miss accident that could have easily trapped me under my car. The car is a 1997 740il bmw.*ak
VIN | Year | Model | Manufactured In |
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WBAGJ8328VDL41313 | 1997 | 740iL | DINGOLFING , GERMANY |
WBAGJ832XVDM01687 | 1997 | 740iL | DINGOLFING , GERMANY |
WBAGJ8329VDL44303 | 1997 | 740iL | DINGOLFING , GERMANY |