How reliable is the BMW 730?
Owner-reported reliability data: inspection results, typical mileage, and the most common failures.
The BMW 730 consistently passes first-time inspections at an above-average rate. The most commonly reported issues are windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen, a tyre seriously damaged, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc. Typical mileage by age and a year-by-year breakdown of reliability are shown below. All figures are owner-reported real-world data, not a marketing rating.
Above average reliability
Based on 2,917 inspection tests. First-time pass rate: 91.2%.
BMW 730 reliability by year
How the BMW 730 performs at first-time inspection, broken down by the year cohort. Empty cells mean we don't have enough owner-reported data for that year yet.
| Year cohort | Pass rate | Typical mileage @ 5 yrs |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 65.5% | – |
| 1999 | 93.5% | – |
| 2000 | 92.8% | – |
| 2001 | 90.7% | – |
| 2003 | 85% | – |
| 2004 | 79.3% | – |
| 2005 | 77.4% | – |
| 2006 | 76.6% | – |
| 2007 | 81.9% | – |
| 2008 | 77.5% | – |
| 2009 | 84.8% | – |
| 2010 | 86.7% | – |
| 2011 | 82.6% | – |
| 2012 | 86.4% | – |
| 2013 | 86.6% | – |
| 2014 | 86.7% | – |
| 2015 | 87.4% | – |
| 2016 | 91.2% | – |
| 2017 | 92% | 100,217 km |
| 2018 | 94.1% | 90,887 km |
Model-level pattern, not per-car prediction
These figures describe the BMW 730 as a model. The reliability of any individual BMW 730 also depends on service history, accident history, and how it was driven. Run a free VIN check to see the records attached to a specific car you're considering.
Frequently asked questions
Is the BMW 730 reliable?
Based on owner-reported inspection records, the BMW 730 consistently passes first-time inspections at an above-average rate. Its first-time inspection pass rate sits around 91%. Reliability varies by year and engine: see the year-by-year breakdown on this page for the specific cohort you're considering.
What are the common problems on the BMW 730?
The most common owner-reported issues are: Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen (1% of inspections); A tyre seriously damaged (0.9% of inspections); A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (0.7% of inspections); A tyre seriously damaged (0.6% of inspections); Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements (0.6% of inspections).
What mileage is normal for a BMW 730?
For a typical BMW 730, owner-reported average mileage works out to about – at 3 years, – at 5 years, and – at 10 years. The mileage section on this page shows the full distribution, high-use vs low-use cars often differ by a factor of three.
How do I check a specific BMW 730 before buying?
Enter the 17-character VIN on Carlytics. The free check shows decoded specs and open safety recalls. The full vehicle history report (from EUR 8.90) cross-references owner-reported issues, mileage records, and stolen-vehicle databases for the specific car, model-level reliability tells you the pattern, the VIN check tells you the car.