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BMW 740Li
F01 / G12 / 2011-2022 / Sedan / Long-wheelbase Sedan
Global (including North America, Europe, China, and others; minor engine variations by market)Global (North America, Europe, Asia, Middle East; engine and specs vary by market)Global (notably USA, China, Europe with minor market-specific variations)Coverage: expanded
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2011 BMW 740Li N63B44A/N63B44M0 (F01)
F01 / N63B44A, N63B44M0 / 4.4L twin-turbocharged V8 petrol engine with direct injection. Variants include the N63B44A for most markets and the updated N63B44M0 in some regions with improvements in fuel efficiency and emissions.
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Oil type: BMW LL-01 synthetic oil or equivalentOil capacity: Approx. 8.5 liters service-fill including filter changeRelated: N63B44A - initial engine variant, N63B44M0 - updated engine variant with emissions improvements
2012 BMW 740Li N54B30/N63B44 (F01/F02)
F01/F02 / N54B30, N63B44 / Main engines included the N54B30 twin-turbo 3.0L inline-6 for certain markets and the N63B44 twin-turbo 4.4L V8 for others, both with direct fuel injection and variable valve timing.
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Oil type: BMW Longlife-01 approved synthetic motor oil SAE 5W-30 or 5W-40Oil capacity: Approx. 6.5 liters service-fill including filter change (varies slightly by engine)Related: F01, F02, N54B30, N63B44
2022 BMW 740Li B58B30M0/B58B30O0 (G12)
G12 / B58B30M0, B58B30O0 / 3.0L inline-6 turbocharged petrol engine with mild hybrid integration in some markets
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Oil type: BMW Longlife-01 FE or equivalent synthetic 5W-30Oil capacity: approx. 6.5 liters (including filter); service-fill with oil filter renewal recommendedRelated: B58B30M0 (Europe/US), B58B30O0 (China, with specific emissions setup)
Engine codes by year
| Year | Trim | Engine codes | Displacement | Fuel system |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | technical-profile | N63B44A, N63B44M0 | 4395 cc | Direct injection, twin turbo |
| 2012 | technical-profile | N54B30, N63B44 | 3.0L or 4.4L | Direct injection, turbocharged |
| 2022 | technical-profile | B58B30M0, B58B30O0 | 2998 cc | Direct injection with Turbocharging |
Oil capacity by engine
| Year | Engine codes | Oil type | Oil capacity | Fluid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | N63B44A, N63B44M0 | BMW LL-01 synthetic oil or equivalent | Approx. 8.5 liters service-fill including filter change | BMW automatic transmission fluid (ATF LT 71141 or approved equivalent) |
| 2012 | N54B30, N63B44 | BMW Longlife-01 approved synthetic motor oil SAE 5W-30 or 5W-40 | Approx. 6.5 liters service-fill including filter change (varies slightly by engine) | ZF Lifeguard Fluid 8 |
| 2022 | B58B30M0, B58B30O0 | BMW Longlife-01 FE or equivalent synthetic 5W-30 | approx. 6.5 liters (including filter); service-fill with oil filter renewal recommended | ZF Lifeguard Fluid 8 or BMW specified ATF |
Technical specifications
- Engines: N63B44A, N63B44M0, N54B30, N63B44, B58B30M0, B58B30O0
- Transmissions: Not available, 8-speed automatic (ZF 8HP), BMW automatic transmission fluid (ATF LT 71141 or approved equivalent), Not available with 740Li in 2012; automatic only, 8-speed ZF automatic transmission (8HP series), ZF Lifeguard Fluid 8, Not applicable (automatic only), 8-speed ZF 8HP automatic
- Tire sizes: Front: 245/45R19, Rear: 275/40R19, 245/50R18 (standard), 255/45R19 optional, 245/50 R19 front, 275/45 R19 rear
- Bolt pattern: Verify by exact trim and wheel package
- Wheel torque: Verify by VIN and wheel package
- Battery: Verify by engine, market and equipment package
Fluids and service data
- Engine oil: BMW LL-01 synthetic oil or equivalent / BMW Longlife-01 approved synthetic motor oil SAE 5W-30 or 5W-40 / BMW Longlife-01 FE or equivalent synthetic 5W-30
- Transmission fluid: BMW automatic transmission fluid (ATF LT 71141 or approved equivalent) / ZF Lifeguard Fluid 8 / ZF Lifeguard Fluid 8 or BMW specified ATF
- Coolant: Approx. 11 liters / around 10 liters (varies slightly by model-specific cooling arrangements)
- Brake fluid: DOT 4, change recommended every 2 years / DOT 4 BMW specified brake fluid, change every 2 years recommended / DOT 4, replace every 2 years
Known problems
- High-pressure fuel pump failure (N63 engine)
- Turbocharger issues related to wastegate valves
- Oil leaks from valve cover gaskets and VANOS seals
- High-pressure fuel pump issues (N54 engine)
- Timing chain wear (N63 engine)
- Turbocharger wastegate rattle (N54 engine)
- High-pressure fuel pump wear
- Valve stem seal oil leak (noted in turbo inline-6 engines)
- Timing chain tensioner noise on high mileage