Model year guide

2003 BMW 745I

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2003 BMW 745I is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 47 on record.

2003 BMW 745I — representative photo
Representative photo

2003 BMW 745I at a glance

Safety recalls2
Combined19 mpg

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

2003 BMW 745I recalls 2

Engine And Engine Cooling NHTSA Campaign #03V324000 · 26/08/2003

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE ENGINE OIL FILTER DRAIN PLUG MAY BE INSUFFICIENTLY TIGHTENED. THIS COULD LEAD TO LOOSENING OF THE PLUG CAUSING AN INITIAL OIL SPRAY AND A SUBSEQUENT OIL LEAK.

Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TORQUE OF THE OIL FILTER DRAIN PLUG AND, IF NECESSARY, RETIGHTEN THE DRAIN PLUG WITH THE CORRECTLY SPECIFIED TORQUE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 12, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.

Engine And Engine Cooling NHTSA Campaign #03V240000 · 01/07/2003

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, DUE TO A SOFTWARE ERROR, A DESYNCHRONIZATION OF THE VALVETRONIC MOTORS FOR ENGINE BANKS I AND II MAY OCCUR. IF THIS OCCURS, THE ENGINE COULD STALL.

Fix: DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE DIGITAL ENGINE MANAGEMENT CONTROL UNIT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 8, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.

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.

2003 BMW 745I MPG & running costs

Combined19 mpg
City16 mpg
Highway24 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$4,350
EPA size classLarge Cars
TransmissionAutomatic 6-spd
Passenger volume104 cu ft
Cargo volume18 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$9,750 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2003 BMW 745I costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$21,750
Fuel only$21,750
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
198.0 in
Width
74.8 in
Height
58.7 in
Wheelbase
117.7 in
Curb weight
4,376 lb
Front track
62.2 in
Rear track
61.8 in

Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2003 BMW 745I. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.

About the BMW 745I

The BMW 7 Series is a full-size luxury sedan manufactured and marketed by the German automaker BMW since 1977. It is the successor to the BMW E3 "New Six" sedan and is now in its seventh generation.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.

2003 BMW 745I vehicles on record

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Other BMW 745I model years

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2003 BMW 745I — frequently asked questions

Does the 2003 BMW 745I have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2003 BMW 745I. 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 2003 BMW 745I get?

The 2003 BMW 745I has a U.S. EPA estimate of 19 mpg combined (16 city / 24 highway).

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