Service and repair manuals for 23 model years of the BMW 740i, 1993 to 2024. Each manual is matched to one exact year — the specifications and procedure sequences are the ones BMW published for that year's engine and trim, not values carried across the whole production run.
Engines across the range: 4.0L V8 — 243 cu in, DOHC · 4.4L V8 — 268 cu in, DOHC · 3.0L I6 — 182 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged · 3.0L I6 — 183 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged · 2.0L I4 — 122 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged.
Federal safety record, all years: 26 recalls, 183 owner complaints and 1,553 technical service bulletins are logged for the 740i. Refreshed 2026-08-21.
01 / Model yearsChoose your 740i year
| Year | Price | Recalls | Engines | Trims | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $40.99 | 2 | 3.0L I6 | Base Sedan 4-Door | details → |
| 2023 | $40.99 | 5 | 3.0L I6 | Base Sedan 4-Door | details → |
| 2022 | $40.99 | — | 3.0L I6 | Base Sedan 4-Door | select |
| 2021 | $40.99 | 1 | 3.0L I6 | Base Sedan 4-Door | details → |
| 2020 | $40.99 | 1 | 3.0L I6 | Excellence Sedan 4-Door · Base Sedan 4-Door | details → |
| 2019 | $40.99 | 1 | 3.0L I6; 2.0L I4 | Excellence Sedan 4-Door · Base Sedan 4-Door · iPerformance Excellence Sedan 4-Door | details → |
| 2018 | $40.99 | — | 3.0L I6 | Excellence Sedan 4-Door · Base Sedan 4-Door | select |
| 2017 | $40.99 | — | 3.0L I6 | Excellence Sedan 4-Door · Base Sedan 4-Door | select |
| 2016 | $40.99 | — | 3.0L I6 | Excellence Sedan 4-Door · Base Sedan 4-Door · 740i Sedan 4-Door | select |
| 2015 | $40.99 | 1 | 3.0L I6 | Base Sedan 4-Door | details → |
| 2014 | $40.99 | 1 | 3.0L I6 | Base Sedan 4-Door | details → |
| 2013 | $40.99 | 1 | 3.0L I6 | Base Sedan 4-Door · M Sport Sedan 4-Door | details → |
| 2012 | $40.99 | 1 | 3.0L I6 | Base Sedan 4-Door · M Sport Sedan 4-Door | details → |
| 2011 | $40.99 | — | 3.0L I6 | Base Sedan 4-Door | select |
| 2010 | $40.99 | — | 3.0L I6 | Base Sedan 4-Door | select |
| 2001 | $40.99 | 1 | 4.4L V8 | Base Sedan 4-Door | details → |
| 2000 | $40.99 | 2 | 4.4L V8 | Base Sedan 4-Door | details → |
| 1999 | $40.99 | 1 | 4.4L V8 | Base Sedan 4-Door | details → |
| 1998 | $40.99 | 1 | 4.4L V8 | Base Sedan 4-Door | details → |
| 1997 | $40.99 | 1 | 4.4L V8 | Base Sedan 4-Door | details → |
| 1995 | $40.99 | 2 | 4.0L V8 | Base Sedan 4-Door | details → |
| 1994 | $40.99 | 2 | 4.0L V8 | Base Sedan 4-Door | details → |
| 1993 | $40.99 | 2 | 4.0L V8 | Base Sedan 4-Door | details → |
Related BMW models: BMW 740i xDrive 2017–2024
02 / InsideSample pages
From the 2024 740i manual.
03 / ContentsWhat the manual covers
- Quick Lookups 48
- General Information 1,385
- Electrical 45
- Maintenance 32
- Engine Performance 76
04 / Other yearsOther 740i years
2022 BMW 740i · $40.99 select →
Engines: 3.0L I6 — 183 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged. Trims: Base Sedan 4-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 2022 740i. 0 complaints · 72 TSBs.
2018 BMW 740i · $40.99 select →
Engines: 3.0L I6 — 183 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged. Trims: Excellence Sedan 4-Door · Base Sedan 4-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 2018 740i. 6 complaints · 230 TSBs.
2017 BMW 740i · $40.99 select →
Engines: 3.0L I6 — 183 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged. Trims: Excellence Sedan 4-Door · Base Sedan 4-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 2017 740i. 11 complaints · 231 TSBs.
2016 BMW 740i · $40.99 select →
Engines: 3.0L I6 — 183 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged. Trims: Excellence Sedan 4-Door · Base Sedan 4-Door · 740i Sedan 4-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 2016 740i. 14 complaints · 25 TSBs.
2011 BMW 740i · $40.99 select →
Engines: 3.0L I6 — 182 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged. Trims: Base Sedan 4-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 2011 740i. 7 complaints · 0 TSBs.
2010 BMW 740i · $40.99 select →
Engines: 3.0L I6 — 182 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged. Trims: Base Sedan 4-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 2010 740i.
05 / OwnershipOwn it — don't rent it
| Option | What you pay | After a year |
|---|---|---|
| eManualStore 740i manual | $40.99 once | Still yours |
| Per-vehicle online subscription | from $29 / year, renewing | Pay again or lose access |
| Library membership services | $33 / month, capped | $396 spent, nothing kept |
| Professional shop databases | $499–$2,388 / year | Renew or lose access |
Competitor figures as published on their sites, August 2026.
FAQQuestions about the 740i manual
Which 740i years does this manual cover?
Every year from 1993 to 2024 — 23 separate manuals, one per model year. Pick your year in the selector; the manual you receive is matched to that exact year, engine and trim.
Is this the OEM BMW 740i manual or an aftermarket guide?
The OEM version. It carries the procedures, specifications, torque values and wiring diagrams BMW published for the 740i, organized by system — not a condensed aftermarket summary.
Does it include 740i wiring diagrams?
Yes. Full wiring diagrams are part of every 740i manual, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostic information.
Does the manual cover 740i recalls?
26 recalls are on federal record across the 1993–2024 740i, listed by year below. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind the systems involved; the recall repairs themselves are performed free by BMW dealers.
Why do some 740i years cost more?
Every 740i year is $40.99.
Is this a subscription?
No. One payment, and the manual is yours to keep — unlike per-vehicle subscriptions that renew every year.
How do I get the manual after purchase?
It is a digital manual — nothing ships. Access details arrive by email right after checkout, and you can use it on any device.
RelatedSame-era BMW manuals
- BMW 1 Series M 2011
- BMW 118i 2012–2024
- BMW 120i 2005–2021
- BMW 125i 2008–2013
- BMW 128i 2008–2013
- BMW 128ti 2022–2024
- BMW 130i 2006–2010
- BMW 135i 2008–2013
- BMW 135is 2013
- BMW 220i 2014–2024
- BMW 220i Gran Coupe 2022–2024
- BMW 228i 2014–2016
- BMW 228i Gran Coupe 2021–2024
- BMW 228i xDrive 2015–2016
- BMW 228i xDrive Gran Coupe 2020–2024
- BMW 230i 2017–2024
- BMW 230i xDrive 2017–2024
- BMW 235i 2014
- BMW 318i 1984–2018
- BMW 318is 1991–1999
- BMW 318ti 1995–1999
- BMW 320i 1982–2024
- BMW 320i xDrive 2013–2018
- BMW 323Ci 2000
By year: 2024 · 2023 · 2022 · 2021 · 2020 · 2019 · 2018 · 2017 · 2016 · 2015 · 2014 · 2013