MYRModel Year Report

1995 BMW 740

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1995 BMW 740
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:19:17.565Z

Only 7 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 7 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, BMW 740 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1995 highlighted. 1991: 1 complaints 1991 1993: 7 complaints 1993 1994: 3 complaints 1994 1995: 7 complaints 1995 1996: 1 complaints 1996 1997: 8 complaints 1997 1998: 9 complaints 1998 2001: 2 complaints 2001
1995: 7 complaints
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YearComplaints
19911
19937
19943
19957
19961
19978
19989
20012

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 7 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SUSPENSION

1 of 7 total reports mentions: suspension.

STRUCTURE

1 of 7 total reports mentions: structure.

INJURY
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THE TRUNK LOCKED UP ON A CHILD'S FINGER, AND OWNER WAS NOT ABLE TO OPEN THE TRUNK WITH THE KEY BECAUSE IF THE TRUNK WAS NOT SHUT COMPLETELY, THE ELECTRONIC DEVICE WILL NOT ALLOW ANYONE TO OPEN TRUNK WITH A KEY. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN VEHICLE. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19990726

STRUCTURE

1 of 7 total reports mentions: structure.

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UPON LOCKING DOOR FROM OUTSIDE BY COMPUTERIZED KEY BUTTONS, PASSENGER LEFT INSIDE WAS UNABLE TO GET OUT, DUE TO DESIGN OF DOOR LOCK SYS. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950928

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

1 of 7 total reports mentions: fuel system, gasoline.

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 BMW 740I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL LEAKED WHILE REFUELING THE VEHICLE. THE FUEL ALSO LEAKED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20111107

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

1 of 7 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling.

FIRE
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WHILE DRIVING MY CAR 1995 740I BMW STARTED SMOKING FROM THE GLOVE BOX AND THE CAR DASH LIGHT FLASHED AND SMOKE CAME FROM THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE HOOD. I CHECK AND THE WIRE HORNEST WAS ON FIRE. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20120424

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1995 BMW 740 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1995 BMW 740 reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 1995 BMW 740?

The most-reported component is suspension:front:springs:coil springs, accounting for 14% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1995 BMW 740 have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.