Model year guide

1991 BMW 750I

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1991 BMW 750I is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 5 on record.

1991 BMW 750I — representative photo
Representative photo

1991 BMW 750I at a glance

Safety recalls1
Combined12 mpg

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

1991 BMW 750I recalls 1

Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch NHTSA Campaign #96V111000 · 01/07/1996

THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH CAN FAIL ALLOWING THE SWITCH TO REMAIN IN THE "BRAKE LIGHTS OFF" POSITION OR IN THE "BRAKE LIGHTS ON" POSITION.

Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE EXISTING BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED SWITCH.

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.

1991 BMW 750I MPG & running costs

Combined12 mpg
City11 mpg
Highway15 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$6,850
EPA size classLarge Cars
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
Passenger volume114 cu ft
Cargo volume15 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$22,250 more

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

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 1991 BMW 750I costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$34,250
Fuel only$34,250
Per mile$0.46

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.

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 750I. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

About the BMW 750I

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.

1991 BMW 750I vehicles on record

Other BMW 750I model years

1991 BMW 750I — frequently asked questions

Does the 1991 BMW 750I have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 1991 BMW 750I. 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 1991 BMW 750I get?

The 1991 BMW 750I has a U.S. EPA estimate of 12 mpg combined (11 city / 15 highway).

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