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    1996 BMW 7 Series

    Used from

    $158,640 excl. on-roads

    CarExpert Rating

    Safety Rating

    NA

    Warranty

    2 year

    Fuel Efficiency

    7.5 - 9.4 L / 100km

    About the BMW 7 Series

    Last updated Dec 18, 2024

    The 1996 BMW 7 Series is a Luxury offered in a 4D sedan body style. Used prices in Australia typically range from $158,640 for the 730il variant and topping out at $263,000 for the 750il.

    There are 4 variants of the 7 Series available in Australia.

    Engine options include 4.0L multi-point injection (210kW/400Nm), 4.4L multi-point injection (210kW/420Nm), 5.4L multi-point injection (240kW/490Nm), 3.0L multi-point injection (160kW/290Nm) and 3.5L multi-point injection (173kW/320Nm). All variants feature 5-speed automatic transmission. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.

    The 1996 7 Series was offered with a 2 year warranty.

    1996 BMW 7 Series Price

    730IL

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    3.0L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$158,640

    735IL

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    3.5L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$166,000

    750IL

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    5.4L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$262,130
    *excl. on-roads

    1996 BMW 7 Series Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the BMW 7 Series

    730IL

    • Air conditioning
      • Cfc Free Liquid
      • Fully Automated Climate Control
    • Alarm
      • Interior Monitoring
      • Peripheral
      • Remote Operation
    • Antenna
      • Type: Element
    • Ashtray
      • Illuminated
    • Audio system
      • Disc Stacker
      • Disc Stacker Capacity: 10
      • Rds
      • Brand Name: Eurovox
      • Cassette
      • Cassette Automatic Reverse
      • Cassette Search/repeat
      • Front/rear Fader
      • Number Of Bands: 2
      • Radio: Am/fm
      • Seek
      • Seek/scan
      • Tape Logic Deck
      • Type: Stereo
    • Body side moulding
      • Colour: Black/grey
      • Size: Narrow
    • Bumpers
      • Colour: Painted
      • Impact Absorbing
      • Rubbing Strip
    • Chrome/bright trim
      • Around Side Windows
      • On Bumpers
      • On Side Of Body
    • Cigarette lighter
      • Illuminated
    • Console
      • Storage: Lidded
      • Type: Full
    • Courtesy lights
      • Delayed/fade
      • In Footwell
      • Number Of Door Switches: 4
    • Covering of rear of back seat
      • Type: Textile
    • Cruise control
      • S/wl Mounted Cruise Controls
    • Disc stacker
      • Capacity: 10
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
      • Heated
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Door panel trim
      • Carpet On Lower Door Panel
      • Material: Leather
    • Electrical system
      • Type: Warning Light
    • Exterior door handles
      • Colour: Body Colour
    • External temperature
      • Type: Digital Display
    • Floor covering
      • Load Area: Textile
      • Vehicle Cab Compartment: Textile
    • Front airbag
      • Type: Us-bag
    • Front seat centre armrest
      • Integral Box
    • Front seat
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Height Adjustment
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 5
      • Reach Adjustment
      • Reclining
      • Type: Bucket
    • Fuel filler cover
      • Type: Flap
    • Glove compartment
      • Illuminated
      • Lid
      • Lockable
    • Grab handles
      • Number Of: 4
    • Grille
      • Colour: Black
    • Head rests
      • Height Adjustable
      • Type: Cushion
    • Headlight control
      • Height Adjustable
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
      • Configuration: Quad
      • Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Illuminated entry system
      • Interior
    • Instrument cluster
      • Message Display
      • Type: Analogue
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 38.9
      • Headroom Front: 988
      • Headroom Rear (in): 38.3
      • Headroom Rear: 972
      • Hip Room Front (in): 60
      • Hip Room Front: 1523
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 60.5
      • Hip Room Rear: 1536
      • Leg Room Front (in): 41.9
      • Leg Room Front: 1063
      • Leg Room Rear (in): 42.1
      • Leg Room Rear: 1069
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 56.4
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1432
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 58.4
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1483
    • Load area side covering
      • Exposed Metal: No
      • Type: Textile
    • Luxury inner roof upholstery
      • Material: Cloth/felt
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Dash: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Gear Selector: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Gearstick Skirt: Leather
    • Mobile phone
      • Hands-free
      • S/w Mounted Phone Controls
    • Non-corrosive body
      • Location: Full
      • Type: Galvanised
    • Odometer
      • Number Of: 1
    • Oil pressure
      • Type: Warning Light
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Power locks
      • Includes Boot/hatch
      • Includes Dead Lock
      • Includes Fuel Flap
      • Includes Power Windows
      • Internal Switch
      • Operation: Remote
    • Power steering
      • Vehicle Speed Proportional
    • Power windows
      • Number Of One Touch: 1
      • Safety Operation
      • Switch Location: Doors
    • Rear seat centre armrest
      • Folding
    • Rear seats
      • Folding Seat Base: Fixed
      • Folding: Fixed
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Type: Bench
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Auto-dimming
    • Rear window
      • Rear Window Demister
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Reversing lights
      • Number Of: 2
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Hard Plastic Shell
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 5
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Alloy
      • Type: Fullsize
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 10
    • Spoiler
      • Colour: Black
      • Type: Lip
    • Steering wheel
      • Height Adjustment
      • Telescopic Adjustment
      • Type: Leather Covered
    • Suspension levelling
      • Operation: Automatic
    • Vanity mirror
      • Illuminated
      • Vanity Mirror Cover
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display
      • Heating Ducts To Rear
      • No Fan Speeds: Variable
      • Particle Filter
      • Push Button Heater Controls
      • Recirculation Setting
      • Temperature Controls On Steering Wheel
      • Thermostatic Heating
    • Warranty anti-corrosion
      • Duration (months): 72
    • Warranty powertrain - Total
      • Duration (months): 24
    • Warranty whole vehicle - Total
      • Duration (months): 24
    • Water temperature
      • Type: Gauge
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Variable
      • Number Of Speeds: 2

    735IL

    Adds to 730IL:
    • Electronic traction control
      • Controlled By: Engine Management
    • Headlight control
      • Auto Off With Ignition
    • Rear fog lights
      • Number Of: 2
    • Steering wheel
      • Electric Adjustment
    • Sunroof
      • Operation: Electric
      • Sliding
      • Tilting
      • Type: Steel
    • Warranty roadside assistance
      • Duration (months): 84
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Mist Function

    740IL

    Adds to 735IL:
    • Audio system
      • Graphic Equaliser
    • Blind
      • Type: Electric
    • Front seat
      • Lumbar Adjustment
    • Head rests
      • Electric Adjustable
    • Headlight cleaners
      • Type: High Pressure
    • Memorized adjustment
      • Door Mirror Position
      • Number Of Driver Seat Positions: 3
      • Number Of Settings: 3
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
    Removes from 735IL:
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Variable

    750IL

    Adds to 740IL:
    • Rear seats
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 1
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 12
      • Upgraded Speakers
    Removes from 740IL:
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 10
    See all 1996 BMW 7 Series Specs

    1996 BMW 7 Series Fuel Economy

    There are 5 different fuel economy figures for the BMW 7 Series

    The most fuel efficient BMW 7 Series is the 735IL with a 5-speed Automatic which is powered by a 3.5L MULTI-POINT INJECTION and uses 7.5L of premium unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The BMW 7 Series that uses the most amount of fuel is the 750IL with a 5-speed Automatic which is powered by a 5.4L MULTI-POINT INJECTION and uses 9.4L of premium unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

    Below is a table of all the BMW 7 Series variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.

    BMW 7 SeriesFuel TypeCombined
    3.0L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWDPremium Unleaded8.0 L/100km
    See all BMW 7 Series Fuel Economy

    BMW 7 Series FAQs

    The cheapest BMW 7 Series is the 730IL that starts from $158,640.

    The most expensive BMW 7 Series is the 750IL that starts from $263,000.

    The best towing capacity of a BMW 7 Series is 2100 kg offered by the following variants: 730IL, 740IL and 750IL.

    The largest BMW 7 Series is the 730IL which measures 1862mm wide, 5124mm in length and sits 1425mm tall.

    The most powerful BMW 7 Series is the 750IL which has 240kW of power from its 5.4L MULTI-POINT INJECTION engine.

    The BMW 7 Series is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest BMW 7 Series is the 750IL which weighs 2530 kg (kerb weight).

    The BMW 7 Series uses premium unleaded.