1.6

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
105,500 miles

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problem #2

Jul 072016

740 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 101,000 miles
The contact owns a 2001 BMW 740il. While driving 65 mph, the vehicle accelerated without the accelerator pedal being depressed. The dealer was unable to diagnose the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 101,000... updated 12/2216

- Ridgefield, CT, USA

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problem #1

Mar 132010

740

  • 110,000 miles
The contact owns a 2001 BMW 740 il. The contact was driving 2 mph into a parking space. When the brakes were engaged the vehicle surged forward approximately 24 to 36 inches. The vehicle was able to proceed to a complete stop with extreme force applied to the brakes. The failure mileage was 110,000. The current mileage was 110,390.

- Oceanside, CA, USA

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