BMW 7 Series · E38, E65, F01, G11, G70 · Buying guide

7 Series.
BMW's flagship saloon.

The 7 Series is BMW's top saloon, launched in 1977 as the brand's technology flagship. The E38, E65, F01, G11 and G70 generations each introduced features that later trickled down to cheaper models. The range covers inline-sixes, V8s and V12s in the topmost trims. Drive is to the rear axle or via xDrive, and the cabin prioritises rear-seat comfort. The 7 Series often appears at Japanese auctions in very high specification.

1977

Series debut

R6 / V8 / V12

Engine range

Alpina B7

Performance flagship

RWD / xDrive

Drivetrain

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BMW 7 Series 2013 from a Japanese auction

Grade: 4.5

LHD

Jun 24, 2026Time to auction

BMW 7 Series

740I

2013 55,000 km 3,000 cc FA

Starting price (approx.)

6,451 zł

BMW 7 Series 2010 from a Japanese auction

Grade: 4

LHD

Jun 22, 2026Time to auction

BMW 7 Series

740I

2010 80,000 km 3,000 cc FA

Starting price (approx.)

4,608 zł

Grade: 4

LHD

Jun 24, 2026Time to auction

BMW 7 Series

760LI

2010 70,000 km 6,000 cc FA

Starting price (approx.)

22,580 zł

BMW 7 Series 2004 from a Japanese auction

Grade: 3.5

LHD

Jun 22, 2026Time to auction

BMW 7 Series

745LI

2004 160,000 km 4,400 cc AT

Starting price (approx.)

1,152 zł

Ended auctions

7 Series from our archive

Recent BMW 7 Series lots that passed our inspection. Price shown is the start price. Hammer typically lands 1.3–2× higher.

BMW 7 Series 2003 from a Japanese auction

Grade: 4

LHD

Auction ended

BMW 7 Series

2003 115,000 km 6,000 cc AT

Starting price (approx.)

230 zł

Grade: 4.5

LHD

Auction ended

BMW 7 Series

750I

2013 81,000 km 4,400 cc FA

Starting price (approx.)

8,756 zł

BMW 7 Series 2000 from a Japanese auction

Grade: 3.5

LHD

Auction ended

BMW 7 Series

740I

2000 91,000 km 4,400 cc FA

Starting price (approx.)

22,580 zł

Grade: 4

LHD

Auction ended

BMW 7 Series

750I M-Sport Package

2013 100,000 km 4,400 cc FA

Starting price (approx.)

14,977 zł

BMW 7 Series 2009 from a Japanese auction

Grade: 4

LHD

Auction ended

BMW 7 Series

750LI

2009 65,000 km 4,400 cc FA

Starting price (approx.)

230 zł

BMW 7 Series 1990 from a Japanese auction

Grade: 3.5

LHD

Auction ended

BMW 7 Series

750IL

1990 183,000 km 5,000 cc FA

Starting price (approx.)

1,843 zł

BMW 7 Series 2006 from a Japanese auction

Grade: 4

LHD

Auction ended

BMW 7 Series

750I

2006 77,000 km 4,800 cc CA

Starting price (approx.)

1,613 zł

BMW 7 Series 1994 from a Japanese auction

Grade: 3.5

LHD

Auction ended

BMW 7 Series

750IL

1994 160,000 km 5,000 cc AT

Starting price (approx.)

29,492 zł

Grade: 4

LHD

Auction ended

BMW 7 Series

740I

2010 80,000 km 3,000 cc FA

Starting price (approx.)

4,608 zł

BMW 7 Series 2018 from a Japanese auction

Grade: 3.5

LHD

Auction ended

BMW 7 Series

750I M-Sport

2018 19,000 km 4,400 cc FA

Starting price (approx.)

34,101 zł

Grade: 4

LHD

Auction ended

BMW 7 Series

750I

2006 77,000 km 4,800 cc CA

Starting price (approx.)

1,613 zł

BMW 7 Series 1983 from a Japanese auction

LHD

Auction ended

BMW 7 Series

745I

1983 95,000 km 3,200 cc AT

Starting price (approx.)

8,756 zł

Versions

Which generation to choose?

E38 (1994–2001)

Prized for its classic, balanced shape and dependable engines. The 750i V12 is now sought after as the start of the modern flagship era.

E65 (2001–2008)

Avant-garde styling and the iDrive system that defined later BMW controls. The top 760i carries a V12, while the V8 range delivers strong performance.

F01 (2008–2015)

A return to restrained design, with turbocharged engines and hybrid variants. The strongest versions are the 760i with its V12.

G11 and G70 (2015 onward)

The latest generations with rich electronics, hybrid variants and the fully electric i7 within the G70 range. Comfort and equipment at a reference level.

FAQ

7 Series — FAQ

Is the 7 Series available with a V12?

Yes, the top variants of successive generations, usually badged 750i or 760i, use a V12. These are the most luxurious and rarest versions in the range.

What sets the 7 Series apart from the 5 Series?

The 7 Series is larger, more luxurious and serves as the brand's technology showcase. It prioritises rear-seat comfort and the highest equipment levels, while the 5 Series is a more all-round executive saloon.

What should I check on an older 7 Series?

The condition of the comfort electronics, the air suspension where fitted and the engine service history are decisive. Heavily equipped cars need every interior system checked.

7 Series. BMW's flagship saloon.

7 Series available this week

7 Series from our archive

Which generation to choose?

E38 (1994–2001)

E65 (2001–2008)

F01 (2008–2015)

G11 and G70 (2015 onward)

7 Series — FAQ

7 Series.
BMW's flagship saloon.