Oil change
Every 15 000 km
Every 1 year
Indicative interval - varies by powertrain (Longlife schedule possible)
Plan d’maintenance BMW Série 7
Online service book
Dedicated pages:Série 7 (E38) →Série 7 (E38, facelift 1998) →Série 7 (E65) →Série 7 (E65, facelift 2005) →Série 7 (F01 LCI, facelift 2012) →Série 7 (F01) →Série 7 (G11 LCI, facelift 2019) →Série 7 (G11) →Série 7 (G70) →Série 7 ActiveHybrid (F01h LCI, facelift 2012) →Série 7 ActiveHybrid (F04) →Série 7 ActiveHybrid Long (F02h LCI, facelift 2012) →Série 7 ActiveHybrid Long (F04) →Série 7 Long (E38) →Série 7 Long (E38, facelift 1998) →Série 7 Long (E66) →Série 7 Long (E66, facelift 2005) →Série 7 Long (F02 LCI, facelift 2012) →Série 7 Long (F02) →Série 7 Long (G12 LCI, facelift 2019) →Série 7 Long (G12) →
Choose your powertrain
Powertrains and average consumption
This model range is available with several powertrains. The consumption figures come from manufacturer data for each version.
Petrol and diesel powertrains109 versions listed▾
Petrol, diesel or LPG versions. The intervals shown cover the usual mechanical jobs.
Série 7 (E38)
1995-1998
Série 7 (E38, facelift 1998)
1998-2001
Série 7 (E65)
2001-2005
Série 7 (E65, facelift 2005)
2005-2008
Série 7 (F01 LCI, facelift 2012)
2012-2015
Série 7 (F01)
2008-2011
Série 7 (G11 LCI, facelift 2019)
2019-2022
Série 7 (G11)
2015-2019
Série 7 Long (E38)
1995-1998
Série 7 Long (E38, facelift 1998)
1998-2001
Série 7 Long (E66)
2001-2005
Série 7 Long (E66, facelift 2005)
2005-2008
Série 7 Long (F02 LCI, facelift 2012)
2012-2015
Série 7 Long (F02)
2008-2011
Série 7 Long (G12 LCI, facelift 2019)
2019-2022
Série 7 Long (G12)
2015-2019
Hybrid powertrains24 versions listed▾
HEV, MHEV and PHEV versions. They combine petrol/diesel servicing with hybrid-system checks.
Série 7 (G11 LCI, facelift 2019)
2019-2022
Série 7 (G11)
2015-2019
Série 7 (G70)
2022-Present
Série 7 ActiveHybrid (F01h LCI, facelift 2012)
2012-2015
Série 7 ActiveHybrid (F04)
2009-2012
Série 7 ActiveHybrid Long (F02h LCI, facelift 2012)
2012-2015
Série 7 ActiveHybrid Long (F04)
2009-2012
Série 7 Long (G12 LCI, facelift 2019)
2019-2022
Série 7 Long (G12)
2015-2019
Fréquences d'maintenance recommandées
General figures for BMW Série 7. Exact values depend on generation and powertrain - the precise plan is on each generation page below.
Petrol and diesel powertrains▾
Service markers for petrol/diesel versions. Exact intervals vary by engine and model year.
Service
Every 15 000 km
Every 1 year
Brake pads
Every 30 000 to 40 000 km
Every 2 years
Poids ou puissance élevés : usure des number platettes accélérée sur certaines versions
Timing belt / chain
Timing chain - watch this engine
Known chain wear or stretch: inspection advised, no fixed interval
Battery (12 V)
Every 50 000 km
Every 4 years
Diesel particulate filter (DPF)
Every 100 000 km
Automatic regeneration while driving: regularly do 20 min on a fast road; preventive clean around 100,000 km
EGR valve
Every 80 000 km
Valve that soots up easily on diesels: a preventive clean avoids power loss and limp mode
Hybrid powertrains▾
Service markers for hybrid versions. Oil changes, brakes and system checks need to stay in step.
Oil change
Every 15 000 km
Every 1 year
Indicative interval - varies by powertrain (Longlife schedule possible)
Service
Every 15 000 km
Every 1 year
Brake pads
Every 30 000 km
Every 2 years
Poids ou puissance élevés : usure des number platettes accélérée sur certaines versions
Timing belt / chain
Timing chain - watch this engine
Known chain wear or stretch: inspection advised, no fixed interval
Battery (12 V)
Every 50 000 km
Every 4 years
Estimated average budget
Premium costServicing a BMW Série 7 sits about 66% above the market average (premium positioning).
Simple oil change~165 €
Full service~520 €
Front brake pads~250 €
Timing-belt kit~945 €
Tyres (set of 4)~520 €
Price shown for belt-driven engines; some versions use a chain (no due date).
* Indicative estimates for parts and labour.
Frequently asked questions about BMW Série 7
Is servicing the same on every Série 7 version?▾
No. The Série 7 is available as petrol/diesel or hybrid depending on the version. The jobs differ by powertrain.
What are the common problems on the Série 7?▾
Série 7 owners should especially watch: Engine-oil level and quality regularly, especially on short trips. Keep to timing-belt or timing-chain intervals for your version. Garajo includes these watch points so you can act early.
Which BMW Série 7 powertrain is best for town use?▾
BMW Série 7 mix: petrol/diesel : 109 versions ; hybrid : 24 versions. In town, prefer hybrid versions; they stay more efficient in frequent stop-start traffic. The range is mostly petrol/diesel (109 of 133).
Which BMW Série 7 powertrain should you choose if you mostly drive on the motorway?▾
BMW Série 7 mix: petrol/diesel : 109 versions ; hybrid : 24 versions. For regular motorway use, diesel versions of this model are usually the best fit (range and refinement at a steady speed). The range is mostly petrol/diesel (109 of 133).
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Compatible engine oil
Which engine oil for BMW Série 7?
These links point to the SAE grades found in the Garajo catalogue for this model. The manufacturer standard remains the deciding factor.
5W-40 for BMW Série 7
Capacity : 6.5 lBMW Longlife-04BMW Longlife-01BMW Longlife-01 0W-30, 0W-40, 5W-30, 5W-40
5W-30 for BMW Série 7
Capacity : 6.5 lBMW Longlife-04BMW Longlife-01 0W-30, 0W-40, 5W-30, 5W-40BMW Longlife-12 FE 0W-30, 0W-40, 5W-30, 5W-40
0W-30 for BMW Série 7
Capacity : 6.5 lBMW Longlife-04BMW Longlife-01 0W-30, 0W-40, 5W-30, 5W-40BMW Longlife-12 FE 0W-30, 0W-40, 5W-30, 5W-40
0W-40 for BMW Série 7
Capacity : 6.5 lBMW Longlife-04BMW Longlife-01 0W-30, 0W-40, 5W-30, 5W-40BMW Longlife-12 FE 0W-30, 0W-40, 5W-30, 5W-40
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