Used BMW 7-Series (2002 - 2008) Safety & Reliability Review by David Ross on 15 Feb 2007 Last Updated: 12 Feb 2013 3.5 Love it or hate it, there’s no denying this 7-Series was a clean break from its conservative predecessor. A 2005 facelift toned the looks toned down and improved the engines and suspension, but styling aside, the large saloon is a wonderfully comfortable long distance cruiser with a range of refined powerplants and pleasing handling. Latest BMW 7-Series review Summary Driving & Performance Equipment Comfort Costs Safety & Reliability Buying & Selling Owners' Reviews Also Consider Facts & Figures Gallery Test drive with BMW or request a brochure 4.5 out of 5 Safety Euro NCAP Provides motoring consumers with a realistic and independent assessment of the safety performance of some of the most popular cars sold in Europe. Visit Euro NCAP for more info There's no Euro NCAP crash test rating for the 7-Series (they don’t generally test cars this expensive), but protection is a big feature. All cars feature Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) with Dynamic Traction Control (DTC), driver and front passenger airbags plus head and side airbags front and back. The stiffened bodyshell has bonded seams while a bullet-proof high security model is also available featuring over a tonne of armour plating. 3 out of 5 Reliability Early cars appear to be suffering from a number of niggling and more significant problems. See our owners' reviews section for further details. There have been eight recalls on this model - see the 'checks' section for more details. Car check problem points Body No problems reported. Engine/Gearbox No problems reported. Other Problems reported regarding overall reliability, especially on earlier cars. See our owners reviews for further details. There have been eight recalls - for faults that have caused the engine to cut out (2002); possible fluid leak from the power steering (2002); possible fault in the DSC yaw rate sensor (2002); inadvertent loss of engine power (2004); passenger airbag protection (2003); front seat backrest heater overheating (2005); failure of the bearings of the fuel injection pump (2005); and failure of the rear shock absorber mounting (2005). Check these have been rectified. Back to: Costs Continue to: Buying & Selling Car Valuations Find used car prices with Parkers accurate car valuations. Find out more BMW 7-Series cars for sale We have 20 models like this for sale. Find BMW 7-Series cars for sale