Explore common problems, estimated repair costs and practical checks for the 2015–2022 BMW 7-Series G11/G12. Use this guide to help assess a used car, then unlock a personalised report for the exact vehicle you're considering.
Coolant level drops without an obvious external leak, a drivetrain warning appears, or there is white smoke and a hot acrid smell after a run.
Start it from cold, let it idle, then drive until fully warm and stop with the engine still running.
£1,200
Emissions or AdBlue warnings appear, the range countdown starts, or the car says it may not restart after a certain mileage.
Start the car, let the warning check finish, and use the normal vehicle menus during the drive.
£1,200
Temperature behaviour seems odd, the heater output is inconsistent, or coolant warnings appear without a clear external leak.
Start from cold and watch how quickly it warms up during a normal drive, then sit briefly in traffic.
£900
It can be, but only if the individual car backs it up. For the 2015–2022 BMW 7-Series G11/G12, treat model-level patterns as viewing priorities and let condition, history and inspection evidence decide.
The problem cards above list the model-level checks for this guide. Read them as priorities for inspection and paperwork review, not proof that every example will have those faults.
Look for evidence, not just assurances: MOT advisories, service history, repair invoices, warning lights, fluid leaks, tyre and brake condition, and how the car behaves on a proper test drive. And of course, look at your personalised Should I Buy This Car? report, outlining a full list of common issues in detail, a personalised road test, a plain-English explanation and a MotorIQ score.
The guide above gives you the model-level pattern. A personalised MotorIQ report checks the registration-specific record and turns it into an ownership view before you commit.
Or enter the vehicle manually