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2004 BMW

745i

Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 4.4 L

BMW 745i: best and worst years
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Overview

Body
Large CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Transmission
Automatic (S6)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Powertrain
GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel
PremiumEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Engine & performance

HP
328NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Power to weight
0.075 hp/lb
Cyl
8EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Aspiration
Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
24 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG City
16 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG Comb
19 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel $/yr
$4,050EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Dimensions & capacity

Doors
4NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Length
198 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Width
75 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Height
59 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Wheelbase
118 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Curb Weight
4,376 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
GVWR class
Class 1 (6,000 lb or less)NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Pass. Vol
104 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Cargo Vol
18 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Recalls
0
Owner complaints
24
Reported injuries
3

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • POWER TRAIN27%
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM22%
  • ENGINE15%
  • SERVICE BRAKES7%
  • AIR BAGS5%
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING5%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 41 total.

BMW 745i: best and worst years

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
4 yr / 50k mi
Powertrain
4 yr / 50k mi
Roadside assistance
4 yr
Maintenance
3 yr / 36k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.

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