SuspensionHigh
Air suspension compressor and bag failures
- Typically appears
- 70,000+ miles
- What to inspect
- Check for sagging and listen for a labouring compressor
2016 BMW 7 Series problems
A 2016 BMW 7 Series is now 10 years old, so an average example has covered around 135,000 miles. An early car in the generation · most of the launch teething issues were still being worked through, so recall completion and dealer rectification history matter. Check the state safety inspection and service history alongside the documented faults below, which are sorted by whether a 2016 car has usually reached the mileage where they appear.
Compiled & reviewed by the VehicleFaults Research Team
Quick answer
The 2016 BMW 7 Series is 10 years old, so an average example has covered roughly 135,000 miles. At that mileage 3 of the documented faults are already due, so check those first.
Faults a 2016 example has usually reached
Documented onset mileage is at or below the ~135k miles an average 2016 car has covered.
EngineHigh
Timing chain and turbo oil feed wear on diesel sixes
- Typically appears
- 90,000+ miles
- What to inspect
- Cold start listen and check for oil leaks at the turbo
CoolingHigh
Water pump and thermostat failures
- Typically appears
- 70,000+ miles
- What to inspect
- Run to temperature and watch the gauge and coolant level
Faults that appear at any mileage
Age, electronics and build-related issues that are not mileage-driven.
ElectricalMedium
Comfort access, gesture control and display glitches
- Typically appears
- Age-related
- What to inspect
- Test every door handle, screen and driver assist feature
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Check this exact carBMW 7 Series · frequently asked questions
Should a dealer stock one?
Only with a warranty buffer. Repair bills scale with the badge.
Best quick check?
Overnight ride height plus a full module scan.
Do these hold value?
No, which is why buying condition over spec is the profitable route.