Change Car Air Filter BMW 7-Series

Change Car Air Filter

Very easy 0h30–0h45 ~50–75£
Estimated time 0h30–0h45
Estimated labour cost ~50–75£
Difficulty Very easy
Vehicles
7-Series 2001-2008 11
  • 730d Diesel (M57D30TU)
  • 730d, Ld Diesel (M57D30T2)
  • 730i, Li Petrol (M54B30)
  • 730i, Li, -LPG LPG,Petrol (N52B30A)
  • 735i, Li, -LPG LPG,Petrol (N62B36A)
  • 740d Diesel (M67D39)
  • 740i, Li Petrol (N62B40A)
  • 745d Diesel (M67D44)
  • 745i, Li, -LPG LPG,Petrol (N62B44A)
  • 750i, Li, -LPG LPG,Petrol (N62B48B)
  • 760i, Li Petrol (N73B60A)
7-Series 2008-2015 14
  • 725d Diesel (N57D30A)
  • 730d Diesel (N57D30A)
  • 730d, -xDrive Diesel (N57D30A)
  • 730d, -xDrive Diesel (N57D30A)
  • 740d, -xDrive Diesel (N57D30B)
  • 740d, -xDrive Diesel (N57D30B)
  • 740i Petrol (N54B30A)
  • 740i Petrol (N55B30A)
  • 750d, -xDrive Diesel (N57D30C)
  • 750i, Li, -xDrive Petrol (N63B44A)
  • 750i, Li, -xDrive Petrol (N63B44B)
  • 760i Petrol (N74B60A)
  • Active Hybrid 7 Petrol (N55B30A)
  • Active Hybrid 7 Petrol (N63B44A)
7-Series 2015-2025 10
  • 725d, Ld Diesel (B47D20B)
  • 730d, Ld, -xDrive Diesel (B57D30A)
  • 730i, Li Petrol (B48B20B)
  • 740d xDrive Diesel (B57D30B)
  • 740e, Le iPerformance Electricity,Petrol (B48B20B+GC1)
  • 740i, Li Petrol (B58B30A)
  • 740i, Li, -xDrive Petrol (B58B30C)
  • 750d, Ld, -xDrive Diesel (B57D30C)
  • 750i, Li, -xDrive Petrol (N63B44C)
  • M760Li xDrive Petrol (N74B66B)
Renew both air filters 0h30–0h45
Renew the air filter 0h30–1h00

What is the role of the BMW 7-Series air filter?

All the oxygen the engine needs passes through the air filter. Dust is abrasive and can cause premature engine wear. A clogged filter also causes increased fuel consumption and reduced performance.

When should you change the BMW 7-Series air filter?

Generally replace every 20,000–40,000 km or every 1–2 years. In dusty environments or for frequent off-road use, replace more frequently.

Is it difficult to change the BMW 7-Series air filter?

Difficulty level 1/5: very easy. The air filter is normally very accessible. The whole operation takes 5–10 minutes and requires no tools in most cases.

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3 models covered

Model Year Range Engines covered Fuel
7-Series 2001-2008 2001-2008 730d Diesel (M57D30TU), 730d, Ld Diesel (M57D30T2), 730i, Li Petrol (M54B30), 730i, Li, -LPG LPG,Petrol (N52B30A), 735i, Li, -LPG LPG,Petrol (N62B36A), 740d Diesel (M67D39), 740i, Li Petrol (N62B40A), 745d Diesel (M67D44), 745i, Li, -LPG LPG,Petrol (N62B44A), 750i, Li, -LPG LPG,… Diesel, LPG, Petrol
7-Series 2008-2015 2008-2015 725d Diesel (N57D30A), 730d Diesel (N57D30A), 730d, -xDrive Diesel (N57D30A), 730d, -xDrive Diesel (N57D30A), 740d, -xDrive Diesel (N57D30B), 740d, -xDrive Diesel (N57D30B), 740i Petrol (N54B30A), 740i Petrol (N55B30A), 750d, -xDrive Diesel (N57D30C), 750i, Li, -xDrive Petrol (N… Diesel, Petrol
7-Series 2015-2025 2015-2025 725d Diesel (B47D20B), 725d, Ld Diesel (B47D20B), 730d, Ld, -xDrive Diesel (B57D30A), 730i, Li Petrol (B48B20B), 740d xDrive Diesel (B57D30B), 740e, Le iPerformance Electricity,Petrol (B48B20B+GC1), 740i, Li Petrol (B58B30A), 740i, Li, -xDrive Petrol (B58B30C), 750d, Ld, -xDrive… Diesel, Electricity, Petrol

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