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Free BMW 7 Series (E38) VIN Decoder

Decode your BMW 7 Series (E38) VIN number free for full specifications, engine, power, transmission and body, plus recalls and safety ratings. Covers 24 variants (1994–2001). No registration.

1994–2001 24 variants Sedan PetrolDiesel
BMW 7 Series (E38)
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BMW 7 Series (E38) specs by variant

Engine, power, transmission and emissions for each 7 Series (E38) variant in our database.

VariantYearsFuelEnginePowerGearboxDriveCO₂
750i 5AT RWD (326 HP) 1998–2001 Petrol 5.4 L 322 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp RWD
750iL 5AT RWD (326 HP) 1998–2001 Petrol 5.4 L 322 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp RWD
740i 5AT RWD (286 HP) 1998–2001 Petrol 4.4 L 282 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp RWD
740iL 5AT RWD (286 HP) 1998–2001 Petrol 4.4 L 282 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp RWD
735i 5AT RWD (238 HP) 1998–2001 Petrol 3.5 L 235 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp RWD
735iL 5AT RWD (238 HP) 1998–2001 Petrol 3.5 L 235 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp RWD
740d 5AT RWD (238 HP) 1998–2001 Diesel 3.9 L 235 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp RWD
728i 5AT RWD (193 HP) 1998–2001 Petrol 2.8 L 190 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp RWD
728i 5MT RWD (193 HP) 1998–2001 Petrol 2.8 L 190 bhp MANUAL 5sp RWD
728iL 5AT RWD (193 HP) 1998–2001 Petrol 2.8 L 190 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp RWD
730d 5AT RWD (193 HP) 1998–2001 Diesel 2.9 L 190 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp RWD
730d 5AT RWD (184 HP) 1998–2001 Diesel 2.9 L 181 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp RWD
725 tds 5AT RWD (143 HP) 1998–2001 Diesel 2.5 L 141 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp RWD
725tds 5MT RWD (143 HP) 1998–2001 Diesel 2.5 L 141 bhp MANUAL 5sp RWD
750i 4AT RWD (326 HP) 1994–1998 Petrol 5.4 L 322 bhp AUTOMATIC 4sp RWD
740i 5MT RWD (286 HP) 1994–1998 Petrol 4.0 L 282 bhp MANUAL 5sp RWD
735i 5AT RWD (235 HP) 1994–1998 Petrol 3.5 L 232 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp RWD
735i 5MT RWD (235 HP) 1994–1998 Petrol 3.5 L 232 bhp MANUAL 5sp RWD
735iL 5AT RWD (235 HP) 1994–1998 Petrol 3.5 L 232 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp RWD
730i 5AT RWD (218 HP) 1994–1998 Petrol 3.0 L 215 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp RWD
730i 5MT RWD (218 HP) 1994–1998 Petrol 3.0 L 215 bhp MANUAL 5sp RWD
730iL 5AT RWD (218 HP) 1994–1998 Petrol 3.0 L 215 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp RWD
730iL 5MT RWD (218 HP) 1994–1998 Petrol 3.0 L 215 bhp MANUAL 5sp RWD
725 tds 5MT RWD (143 HP) 1994–1998 Diesel 2.5 L 141 bhp MANUAL 5sp RWD

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BMW 7 Series (E38) VIN FAQ

What does a BMW 7 Series (E38) VIN tell you?+
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Our database covers the BMW 7 Series (E38) for model years 1994–2001, across 24 variants.
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