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Used BMW 7 Series: the years to buy and the years to skip
Every BMW 7 Series from 2016 to 2022: what each year typically sells for (about $14,500 to $34,500), its crash rating, and whether it's a year to target or skip. The best bets are 2016–2022.
2016–2022 BMW 7 Series
A tech-rich flagship sedan with a quiet ride, a carbon-reinforced body and a plug-in hybrid option.
Years to target: 2016–2022. It has a below-average reliability record.
| Year | Typical price | Verdict | Crash rating | Typical miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $14,500* | Target | Not rated | ~85,000 |
| 2017 | $17,000 | Target | Not rated | ~80,000 |
| 2018 | $19,000 | Target | Not rated | ~70,000 |
| 2019 | $22,000 | Target | Not rated | ~65,000 |
| 2020 | $25,500 | Target | Not rated | ~55,000 |
| 2021 | $29,500 | Target | Not rated | ~45,000 |
| 2022 | $34,500* | Target | Not rated | ~40,000 |
* Estimated from nearby years, since few were listed for sale.
Worth knowing
- Depreciation is steep, and the V8 and V12 versions cost far more to maintain than the six-cylinder.
- It requires premium fuel.
The trim we'd park in our garage
Look for the 740i: its turbo six offers strong power and lower running costs than the V8 750i; 2020 and later models got a refreshed design and updated tech.
On the test drive
Pay for an inspection at an independent BMW specialist. Repairs are very expensive. Pay for an inspection at an independent shop that specializes in the brand.
Safety tech
- Automatic emergency braking: standard from the start of this generation (2016).
- Adaptive cruise control: optional from 2016, never standard in this generation.
- Blind-spot monitoring: standard from the start of this generation (2016).
Also worth comparing at this price
- Acura ILX 2018–2019 · $22,000–$24,500
- Toyota Camry 2020–2022 · $21,500–$25,500
- Lexus ES 2016–2018 · $21,000–$25,000
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Prices are typical dealer and private asking prices from used listings, collected in September and October 2026, for an average-mileage car. Years with too few listings are estimated from nearby years. Crash ratings, recalls and owner complaint counts come from NHTSA public records. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy. Spot something off? Let us know.