BMW 745LI
2002–2005 only
2002–2005 BMW 745LI models have 128 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 3 recalls. The most common issue in this range is Airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically surfacing around 101,000 miles.
Computed directly from stored federal records for 2002–2005 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full BMW 745LI report for every year combined.
What breaks, and when — 2002–2005 only
Median onset: 101,000 miles. 4.8% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.
Median onset: 109,606 miles.
Median onset: 109,000 miles.
Median onset: 139,500 miles.
Tends to show up later than this model's other issues.
Median onset: 126,500 miles.
Median onset: 114,750 miles.
Median onset: 73,245 miles.
Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues.
Median onset: 104,600 miles.
Typical repair: $630–$1,700 nationally.
From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.
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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2002–2005 model years. See the full BMW 745LI report for every year and full specs/safety data.