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Free BMW 7 Series (E65/E66) VIN Decoder

Decode your BMW 7 Series (E65/E66) VIN number free for full specifications, engine, power, transmission and body, plus recalls and safety ratings. Covers 19 variants (2001–2007). No registration.

2001–2007 19 variants Sedan PetrolDiesel
BMW 7 Series (E65/E66)
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BMW 7 Series (E65/E66) specs by variant

Engine, power, transmission and emissions for each 7 Series (E65/E66) variant in our database.

VariantYearsFuelEnginePowerGearboxDriveCO₂
760Li 6AT RWD (445 HP) 2005–2007 Petrol 6.0 L 439 bhp AUTOMATIC 6sp RWD —
760i 6AT RWD (445 HP) 2005–2007 Petrol 6.0 L 439 bhp AUTOMATIC 6sp RWD —
750Li 6AT RWD (362 HP) 2005–2007 Petrol 4.8 L 362 bhp AUTOMATIC 6sp RWD —
750i 6AT RWD (362 HP) 2005–2007 Petrol 4.8 L 362 bhp AUTOMATIC 6sp RWD —
740Li 6AT RWD (306 HP) 2005–2007 Petrol 4.0 L 302 bhp AUTOMATIC 6sp RWD —
740i 6AT RWD (306 HP) 2005–2007 Petrol 4.0 L 302 bhp AUTOMATIC 6sp RWD —
745d 6AT RWD (299 HP) 2005–2007 Diesel 4.4 L 295 bhp AUTOMATIC 6sp RWD —
730Li 6AT RWD (258 HP) 2005–2007 Petrol 3.0 L 255 bhp AUTOMATIC 6sp RWD —
730i 6AT RWD (258 HP) 2005–2007 Petrol 3.0 L 255 bhp AUTOMATIC 6sp RWD —
730Ld 6AT RWD (231 HP) 2005–2007 Diesel 3.0 L 228 bhp AUTOMATIC 6sp RWD —
730d 6AT RWD (231 HP) 2005–2007 Diesel 3.0 L 228 bhp AUTOMATIC 6sp RWD —
745Li 6AT RWD (333 HP) 2001–2005 Petrol 4.4 L 329 bhp AUTOMATIC 6sp RWD —
745i 6AT RWD (333 HP) 2001–2005 Petrol 4.4 L 329 bhp AUTOMATIC 6sp RWD —
735Li 6AT RWD (272 HP) 2001–2005 Petrol 3.6 L 268 bhp AUTOMATIC 6sp RWD —
735i 6AT RWD (272 HP) 2001–2005 Petrol 3.6 L 268 bhp AUTOMATIC 6sp RWD —
740d 6AT RWD (259 HP) 2001–2005 Diesel 3.9 L 255 bhp AUTOMATIC 6sp RWD —
730Li 6AT RWD (231 HP) 2001–2005 Petrol 3.0 L 228 bhp AUTOMATIC 6sp RWD —
730i 6AT RWD (231 HP) 2001–2005 Petrol 3.0 L 228 bhp AUTOMATIC 6sp RWD —
730d 6AT RWD (218 HP) 2001–2005 Diesel 3.0 L 215 bhp AUTOMATIC 6sp RWD —

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Other 7 Series generations and versions

The same nameplate across body styles and chassis generations.

7 Series7 Series (E23)7 Series (E32)7 Series (E38)7 Series (F01/02)7 Series (F01/02) Facelift7 Series (G11) LCI7 Series (G11/G12)

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BMW 7 Series (E65/E66) VIN FAQ

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What years was the BMW 7 Series (E65/E66) made?+
Our database covers the BMW 7 Series (E65/E66) for model years 2001–2007, across 19 variants.
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