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Buyer Guide · Aug 25, 2026

2000 · BMW7 Series 740i/740i Sport

Asking price$0
Public guide
Asking$4,400
Mileage135,000 mi
Engine4.4L 8-Cylinder
TransmissionAutomatic 5-spd
DrivetrainRWD
BodySedan
VINWBAGG8345YD••••••
Key takeaways

What the data shows

At 135,000 miles, this E38 740i Sport remains a desirable, comfortable V8 sedan, but timing-chain guide failure and brittle cooling plastics are the consequential concerns. Documented service work, including the alternator, ignition parts, and window regulator, helps.

Budget about $13,000 near term, verify cold-start chain noise and coolant history, and the asking price is at or below market.

At a Glance

What this guide surfaced
Red Flags04
01
Price Far Below Market

$4,400 is about 32% below the $6,500 market estimate, so condition and history need close checking

02
Timing-Chain Guide Risk

guide breakage at this mileage can damage the engine and requires invasive repair

03
Brittle Cooling Plastics

a cracked radiator or expansion tank can dump coolant quickly and overheat the V8

04
Air Conditioning Needs Charging

the stated low refrigerant condition needs leak testing rather than a simple recharge assumption

Green Flags04
01
Clean exterior presentation

the buyer's inspection shows straight panels, only minor bumper scuffs, and no visible rust

02
Clean cabin condition

the buyer's inspection shows intact leather and modest age-related wear rather than major interior damage

03
Documented recent service

the seller lists alternator, ignition, ABS, speed-sensor, power-steering, and transmission-mount work

04
740i Sport specification

Sport Package, heated sport seats, and 18-inch M Parallel wheels add enthusiast appeal

Reliability Outlook

Modeled risk by mileage
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LowModerateHighSevere
4.1/10
ReliabilityWeak
Deal0.0
Issues · 12 flagged11 open · 1 resolved
Critical
02
Major
05
Caution
04
✓ 1 resolved

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