Model year guide

1989 BMW 735IL

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1989 BMW 735IL is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

1989 BMW 735IL at a glance

Safety recalls1
Combined15–16 mpg

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

1989 BMW 735IL recalls 1

Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System NHTSA Campaign #98V178000 · NHTSA lists this under 735ila · 04/08/1998

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A MALFUNCTION OR FAILURE OF A COOLANT SYSTEM COMPONENT, SUCH AS A THERMOSTAT, WATER PUMP, OR FAN BELT, CAN RESULT IN SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED COOLANT TEMPERATURE AND SYSTEM PRESSURE. IF THE INDICATIONS OF A CRITICAL OVERHEATING CONDITION IS NOT NOTICED BY THE DRIVER, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT DAMAGE TO, OR FAILURE OF, A COOLANT SYSTEM COMPONENT COULD OCCUR.

Fix: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW DESIGN RADIATOR CAP TO CONTROL PRESSURE AND PROVIDE GREATER COOLANT OVERFLOW IN THE EVENT OF OVERHEATING.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

1989 BMW 735IL MPG & running costs

Combined15–16 mpg
City14 mpg
Highway19 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$4,325
EPA size classMidsize Cars
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
Passenger volume105 cu ft
Cargo volume13 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$9,625 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 2 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 1989 BMW 735IL costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$21,625
Fuel only$21,625
Per mile$0.29

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

Dimensions & weight

Length
197.6 in
Width
151.6 in
Height
55.5 in
Wheelbase
116.1 in
Curb weight
4,012 lb
Front track
52.4 in
Rear track
61.0 in

Manufacturer-reported figures for the 1989 BMW 735IL. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.

Investigations & service bulletins

Manufacturer service bulletins 1

Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered.

The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.

Bulletin B510819 · Electrical System, Visibility · Jan 2024

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the 735ILA. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

1989 BMW 735IL vehicles on record

1989 BMW 735ILWBAGC31090DB59145

Other BMW 735IL model years

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1989 BMW 735IL — frequently asked questions

Does the 1989 BMW 735IL have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 1989 BMW 735IL. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What gas mileage does the 1989 BMW 735IL get?

The 1989 BMW 735IL has U.S. EPA estimates of 15–16 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (2 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.