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    2012 BMW 7 Series

    Used from

    $202,600 excl. on-roads

    CarExpert Rating

    Safety Rating

    NA

    Warranty

    3 year

    Fuel Efficiency

    6.8 - 13 L / 100km

    About the BMW 7 Series

    Last updated Dec 18, 2024

    The 2012 BMW 7 Series is a Luxury offered in a 4D sedan body style. Used prices in Australia typically range from $202,600 for the Base variant and topping out at $388,199 for the Base.

    There are 2 variants of the 7 Series available in Australia and this generation went on sale in March of 2012.

    Engine options include 6.0L turbo petrol direct injection (400kW/750Nm), 4.4L turbo petrol direct injection (300kW/600Nm), 3.0L turbo petrol direct injection (240kW/450Nm), 3.0L turbo diesel common rail (180kW/540Nm) and 3.0L turbo diesel direct injection (180kW/540Nm). Available with 8-speed automatic or 6-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.

    The 2012 7 Series was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

    See BMW 7 Series models from other years

    2012 BMW 7 Series Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the BMW 7 Series

    Base

    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 4
      • Fully Automated Climate Control
      • Rear Control For Climate Control
    • Audio system
      • Disc Stacker
      • Disc Stacker Capacity: 6
      • Disc Player Reads Mp3
      • In-dash Cd
      • In-dash Dvd
      • Internet Radio
      • Radio: Am/fm
    • Automatic door pull shut
      • Rear Boot/hatch
      • Side Doors
    • Blind
      • Type: Electric
    • Bluetooth
      • Type: Bluetooth
    • Bumpers
      • Colour: Painted
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Aux Jack Front
      • Usb Connection Front
      • Ipod Front
    • Cruise control
      • Adaptive Cruise Control (acc)
    • Disc stacker
      • Capacity: 6
      • Media Type: Dvd
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Auto-dimming
      • Colour: Painted
      • Heated
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Driver modes
      • Includes Engine Mapping
      • Includes Stability Control
      • Includes Suspension
      • Includes Traction Control
    • Electrically foldable mirrors
      • Operation: Electric
    • Electronic traction control
      • Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
    • Entertainment display screen
      • Television
    • Front seat
      • Active/massage
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Heated
      • Height Adjustment
      • Height Type: Memory
      • Lumbar Adjustment
      • Lumbar Type: Memory
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 5
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 6
      • Reach Type: Memory
      • Reclining Type: Memory
      • Thigh Support
      • Type: Bucket
      • Ventilated
    • Head rests
      • Active
      • Electric Adjustable
      • Number: 2
      • Number: 3
    • Headlight control
      • Auto Highbeam
      • Directional Headlights
      • Dusk Sensor
      • Height Adjustable
      • Height Adjustment: Automatic
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Bi-xenon
    • Instrument cluster
      • Head-up Display
    • Internal Memory /HD
      • Storage Capacity (gb): 12.00
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 40.6
      • Headroom Front (in): 40.8
      • Headroom Front: 1032
      • Headroom Front: 1036
      • Headroom Rear (in): 38.5
      • Headroom Rear (in): 38.9
      • Headroom Rear: 978
      • Headroom Rear: 988
      • Hip Room Front (in): 60.6
      • Hip Room Front (in): 60.7
      • Hip Room Front: 1539
      • Hip Room Front: 1541
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 60.6
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 60.7
      • Hip Room Rear: 1539
      • Hip Room Rear: 1540
      • Hip Room Rear: 1541
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 59.2
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1503
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 57.4
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 57.6
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1458
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1462
    • Lane departure warning
      • Activates Steering
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Dash: Wood & Leather
      • On Dash: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Gear Selector: Alloy & Leather
    • Memorized adjustment
      • Door Mirror Position
      • Steering Wheel Position
    • Navigational systems
      • Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Screen Size (in): 10.2
    • Paint
      • Type: Metallic
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Camera
      • Type: Sensor
      • Type: Sensor & Camera
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Card Key
    • Power steering
      • Active Rack
      • Vehicle Speed Proportional
    • Rear seat centre armrest
      • Boot Access
    • Rear seats
      • Active/massage
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Folding: Fixed
      • Heated
      • Reach Type: Electric
      • Reclining Type: Electric
      • Seating Capacity: 2
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Type: Bench
      • Type: Bucket
      • Ventilated
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Auto-dimming
    • Rear window
      • Type: Fixed
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted & Rear
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 4
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+2
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Keyless Entry
      • Includes Keyless Start
      • Includes Memory Seat Adjustments
      • Type: Automatic
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 12
      • Number Of: 16
    • Steering wheel
      • Electric Adjustment
      • Height Adjustment
      • Telescopic Adjustment
      • Type: Leather Covered
      • Type: Wood & Leather
    • Sunroof
      • Operation: Electric
      • Type: Glass
    • Suspension levelling
      • Operation: Automatic
    • Vanity mirror
      • Illuminated
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display
    • Voice activating system
      • Includes Audio Player
      • Includes Navigation System
      • Includes Phone Functions
    • Warranty anti-corrosion
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 144
    • Warranty full service
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty powertrain - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty roadside assistance
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty whole vehicle - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
      • Rain Sensor

    M Sport

    Adds to Base:
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Alloy
      • On Dash: Alloy
      • On Doors: Alloy
    See all 2012 BMW 7 Series Specs

    2012 BMW 7 Series Dimensions

    1479mm
    1902mm
    5072mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 2012 BMW 7 Series Dimensions

    2012 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 M Sport with a 6-speed Automatic which is powered by a 3.0L TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL and uses 6.8L of diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The BMW 7 Series that uses the most amount of fuel is the M Sport with a 8-speed Automatic which is powered by a 6.0L TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION and uses 13L 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
    6.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWDPremium Unleaded13.0 L/100km
    4.4L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWDPremium Unleaded11.4 L/100km
    3.0L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWDPremium Unleaded10.0 L/100km
    3.0L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Diesel, RWDDiesel6.8 L/100km
    See all BMW 7 Series Fuel Economy

    2012 BMW 7 Series Warranty

    What is the warranty on a BMW 7 Series?

    The BMW 7 Series offers a 3 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

    BMW 7 Series FAQs

    The cheapest BMW 7 Series is the Base that starts from $202,600.

    The most expensive BMW 7 Series is the M Sport that starts from $388,199.

    The best towing capacity of a BMW 7 Series is 2200 kg offered by the following variants: Base and M Sport.

    The largest BMW 7 Series is the Base which measures 1902mm wide, 5212mm in length and sits 1484mm tall.

    The most powerful BMW 7 Series is the Base which has 400kW of power from its 6.0L TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION engine.

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

    The heaviest BMW 7 Series is the Base which weighs 2765 kg (kerb weight).

    The BMW 7 Series may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes premium unleaded or diesel.