BMW 7 Series 2011

2011 BMW 7 Series: what owners report

• On the F01/F02 launched in 2008, oil leaking from the engine, gearbox and differential is a typical finding at German inspection.2008–2015
• The F01/F02 electronics fail with age rather than mileage, the air suspension is somewhat fault-prone and costly to fix, and active steering can leave the wheel off-centre.2008–2015
• One US owner of the 2011 750i says repairs cost more than the car was worth after repeated oil leaks, coolant leaks and a transmission failure at 71,000 miles; another notes BMW replacing N63 V8 engines over oil leaks.2011
• On the 2008–2015 F01/F02, wear parts are expensive and even a new battery must be coded with BMW software, which ties owners to dealer workshops; US owners of 2011 and 2017 cars advise an extended warranty.2008–2017