Vehicle report

1997 BMW 740IL

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Reported problems

19 complaints · median 72000 miles
ComponentReports
STEERING4
SUSPENSION4
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY2
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS2
AIR BAGS1
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD1
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)1
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE1
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY1
POWER TRAIN1
SERVICE BRAKES1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC1
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL1

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1997 Bmw 740il Reported Problems: 19 complaints | CarFathom