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Change Car Fuel Filter

Easy 1h00–2h00 ~100–200£
Estimated time 1h00–2h00
Estimated labour cost ~100–200£
Difficulty 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 11
  • 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)
  • Active Hybrid 7 Petrol (N55B30A)
  • Active Hybrid 7 Petrol (N63B44A)
7-Series 2015-2025 9
  • 725d Diesel (B47D20B)
  • 725d, Ld Diesel (B47D20B)
  • 730d, Ld, -xDrive Diesel (B57D30A)
  • 740d xDrive Diesel (B57D30B)
  • 740e, Le iPerformance Electricity,Petrol (B48B20B+GC1)
  • 740i, Li Petrol (B58B30A)
  • 750d, Ld, -xDrive Diesel (B57D30C)
  • 750i, Li, -xDrive Petrol (N63B44C)
  • M760Li xDrive Petrol (N74B66B)

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

The fuel filter retains all impurities from the fuel circuit. Modern injection systems operate at extremely high pressures with very fine tolerances, making effective fuel filtration critical to prevent damage to injectors and the high-pressure pump.

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

Generally replace every 20,000–60,000 km depending on the manufacturer. The filter should also be replaced if the vehicle has been left standing for a long period or if contaminated fuel has been used.

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

Difficulty level 2/5: technically easy. Key steps: locate the filter, disconnect any electrical connectors, remove the old filter, fit the new filter with new seals, prime the fuel system, start the engine and check for leaks.

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