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#BS-2002-BMW745-3773

2002 Bmw 745li

Based on reports from 57 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
57
Crashes
6
Fires
0
Recalls
2
TSBs
25
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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 57 complaints, 6 crashes, 0 fires, and 2 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the ElectricalHIGH

10 owners reported electrical issues — failures commonly reported around 101K miles.

!Inspect the AirbagsMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

11
0–30K
30–60K
5
60–90K
16
90–120K
3
120–150K
3
150K+

Peak failure range: 90–120K miles (16 reports) • Median: 101K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Electrical (10 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Electrical10 (18%)
Airbags9 (16%)
Fuel System8 (14%)
Power Train:automatic Transmission6 (11%)
Engine5 (9%)
Seat Belts3 (5%)
Brakes3 (5%)
Drivetrain2 (4%)

2002 Bmw 745li: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 18% of all reports filed for the 2002 Bmw 745li, with 10 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 101,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 101K-mile mark.

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 16% of all reports filed for the 2002 Bmw 745li, with 9 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to airbags-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Fuel System Issues

Fuel System complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 2002 Bmw 745li, with 8 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Power Train:automatic Transmission Issues

Power Train:automatic Transmission complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 2002 Bmw 745li, with 6 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to power train:automatic transmission-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

2
02
13
03
6
09
4
10
8
11
2
12
2
14
5
15
3
16
6
18
5
19
1
20

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2002 Bmw 745li. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (2 recalls)

02V150000Jun 2002

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP RUNS AT A ROTATIONAL SPEED THAT COULD RESULT IN REDUCED LUBRICATION OF ITS INTERNAL COMPONENTS. OVER AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, WEAR-INDUCED INTERNAL DAMAGE TO THE FUEL PUMP COULD RESULT IN INSUFFICIENT FUEL SUPPLY TO THE ENGINE WHEN THE FUEL TANK CONTAINS ONE-THIRD OR LESS OF ITS MAXIMUM FUEL CAPACITY.

03V240000Jul 2003

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, DUE TO A SOFTWARE ERROR, A DESYNCHRONIZATION OF THE VALVETRONIC MOTORS FOR ENGINE BANKS I AND II MAY OCCUR. IF THIS OCCURS, THE ENGINE COULD STALL.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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2002 Bmw 745li vs. Class Average (Large Cars)

This vehicle

57

Class avg

274

Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical large cars vehicles. A good sign.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 57 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Other Bmw 745li Model Years

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2002 Bmw 745li: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2002 Bmw 745li?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2002 Bmw 745li is related to the electrical, with 10 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2002 Bmw 745li reliable?
The 2002 Bmw 745li has 57 complaints, 6 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.
How much does it cost to fix 2002 Bmw 745li problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2002 Bmw 745li have any recalls?
Yes, the 2002 Bmw 745li has 2 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Bmw 745li problems start?
Based on 38 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 101,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 90–120K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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