2017 BMW 750i — Should You Buy One?
Typical asking price: $30,000–$44,000. There are 2 high-severity known issues you need to know before handing over a check.
Kestrel Take
A flagship 7 Series for the price of a mainstream sedan — the G11 750i's twin-turbo V8, sumptuous cabin, and cutting-edge tech deliver genuine flagship luxury cheaply, because these depreciate brutally. That's the whole warning: complex flagship tech and a twin-turbo V8 mean expensive repairs. A documented 750i with full history is a spectacular value; a cheap neglected one is a financial black hole. Only buy with records and a serious repair fund.
What we checked
Checked against public records, 2026-09-25
We checked NHTSA for this exact year and model and it returned nothing. That is a fact about the database, not a clean bill of health — it usually means few of these were sold or few owners filed. What follows is our own write-up, unreconciled.
Known Issues for the 2017 BMW 750i
Ranked by wallet impact. These are documented, recurring problems — not freak accidents. How we decide that.
The vast electronics (air suspension, active systems, gesture control, etc.) can fault and cost a lot; verify every system works.
Repair cost (estimate): $500-$3,000+
Source: not yet checked against public records.
The 4.4L twin-turbo V8 wants meticulous care; verify service and check for oil/coolant leaks and turbo health.
Repair cost (estimate): $500-$4,000
Source: not yet checked against public records.
Flagship BMW service and parts are very pricey; demand full history and budget accordingly.
Repair cost: Not yet priced
Source: not yet checked against public records.
Walk-Away Red Flags
- ✗No service history (deal-breaker)
- ✗Electronics/air-suspension faults
- ✗Oil/coolant leaks
- ✗Cheap price hiding deferred maintenance
Good Signs
- ✓Full documented BMW service
- ✓All electronics and air suspension working
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