The service and repair manual for the 2012 BMW 740Li — the 3.0L I6 engine, 1 trim. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones BMW published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 3.0L I6 — 182 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged |
| Trims | Base Sedan 4-Door |
| Federal record | 1 recall · 8 complaints · 25 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2012 740Li manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 973
- Engine Performance 13,170
- Accessories & Equipment 8,342
- General Information 2,847
- Body & Frame 4,741
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 244
- Brakes 341
- Maintenance 32
- Collision 1,700
- Restraints 921
- Drivelines & Axles 716
- Steering 842
- Electrical 6,162
- Suspension 1,201
- Engine Mechanical 4,630
- Transmission 645
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2012 740Li
- Power Train — driveline › constant velocity joint · 17V067000If the cv joint breaks, the vehicle may have a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash.
Owners have filed 8 complaints and BMW has issued 25 technical service bulletins for the 2012 740Li. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2012 740Li manual
Is this manual specific to the 2012 740Li?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2012 model year, covering the 3.0L I6 across the Base Sedan 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones BMW published for this year.
What 2012 740Li problems does it help with?
1 recall is on federal record for the 2012 740Li, covering power train. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by BMW dealers.
Does it include 2012 740Li wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2012 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $40.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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