The service and repair manual for the 2005 BMW 745Li — the 4.4L V8 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 | 2005 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 4.4L V8 — 268 cu in, DOHC |
| Trims | Base Sedan 4-Door |
| Federal record | 1 recall · 41 complaints · 12 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2005 745Li manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 639
- General Information 1,567
- Accessories & Equipment 6,222
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 383
- Body & Frame 2,855
- Maintenance 32
- Brakes 67
- Restraints 491
- Drivelines & Axles 409
- Steering 202
- Electrical 4,367
- Suspension 539
- Engine Mechanical 863
- Transmission 659
- Engine Performance 1,815
- Rear 310
- Oil pressure should be more than 14
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2005 745Li
- Latches/Locks/Linkages — doors › latch · 17V328000The door may unexpectedly open due to road or driving conditions or occupant contact with the door.
Owners have filed 41 complaints and BMW has issued 12 technical service bulletins for the 2005 745Li. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2005 745Li manual
Is this manual specific to the 2005 745Li?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2005 model year, covering the 4.4L V8 across the Base Sedan 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones BMW published for this year.
What 2005 745Li problems does it help with?
1 recall is on federal record for the 2005 745Li, covering latches/locks/linkages. 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 2005 745Li wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2005 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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