Name: BMW 7 Series (2022 - present) | Expert Rating | The Car Expert
Item: BMW 7 Series
Rating: 67.0

Summary

On sale in different guises since 1977, the BMW 7 Series is the German brand’s largest luxury saloon. This is the latest seventh-generation model, which became available to order at the start of 2023. The range also includes the all-electric i7 saloon, which is instead covered here.

The new 7 Series offers one of the most luxurious driving experiences around, with innovative on-board tech that makes it stand out from its rivals. Yet British reviewers are yet to give the plug-in hybrid full marks, with many preferring the electric i7 for being marginally more comfortable.

Motoring outlets have also criticised the BMW’s divisive exterior styling and eye-watering six-figure price tag – complaints that also apply to the i7 – but all agree that the cabin is of the highest quality. “It has arguably the finest interior in the automotive world”, asserts Top Gear‘s Jason Barlow. “You can argue among yourselves about the exterior design, but inside is a knock-out.”

As of July 2025, the BMW 7 Series holds a New Car Expert Rating of B, with a score of 64%. This is somewhat lower than the all-electric i7, which is due to higher running costs and slightly lower review scores from the UK motoring media.

7 Series highlights

Outstanding comfort and interior refinement
Spacious cabin with plenty of on-board tech
Relaxing driving experience
Excellent pace and acceleration

7 Series lowlights

Very expensive price tag and options list
Polarising exterior styling
No traditional petrol or diesel engine choices
The i7 is more comfortable

Key specifications

Body style: Large saloon
Engines: plug-in hybrid
Price: From £105,510 on-road

Launched: Winter 2022/23
Last updated: N/A
Replacement due: TBA

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Media reviews

Reviews, road tests and comparisons from across the UK automotive media. Click any of the boxes to view.

Featured reviews

“If you can get beyond the looks, the BMW 750e is luxury travel at its best – albeit at a cost.”

Model reviewed: 3.0-litre petrol/electric plug-in hybrid 750e M Sport

Score: 7.6 / 10

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The Car Expert

Andrew Charman

“The BMW 7 Series is a high-end saloon that’s filled to the brim with kit and is very comfortable throughout. Looks will divide people though, and it certainly isn’t cheap.”

Model reviewed: Range overview

Score: 8 / 10

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Carwow

Neil Briscoe

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Auto Express

Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“Divisive styling doesn’t change the fact that the BMW 7 Series is one of the most impressive luxury vehicles on sale today.”
Author: Max Adams, Shane Wilkinson
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Auto Trader

Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“The BMW 7 Series sells in tiny numbers in the UK and Europe but has a bigger role to play as a global ambassador for the brand’s latest tech, design and innovation.” (Dan Trent)
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Car

Model reviewed: 3.0-litre petrol/electric plug-in hybrid M760e
Score: 10 / 10
“We find BMW’s approach to the new 7 Series generally appealing – instead of building a bespoke electric car, it’s engineered its latest flagship right from the start to accept every kind of powertrain. That means that every 7 Series customer knows that they’re getting the best of BMW’s best, no matter which kind of engine suits their needs and lifestyle.”
Author: Alan Taylor-Jones
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Heycar

Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“The BMW 7 Series makes a statement in the way it looks and drives, and with a cabin packed full of technology. Not everyone loves the styling, but the big 7 remains at the pinnacle of the BMW range for comfort and class.”
Author: Al Suttie
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Honest John

Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“Luxury and technology abound in the BMW 7 Series, with a truly first class experience for those in the back. Look beyond the divisive design and you’ll find a limousine that’s as good to drive as it is to be driven in.”
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Parkers

Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8.8 / 10
“Its design may put some off, but it may attract others. But what really sets the BMW 7 Series apart is the impressive build quality of its interior and the technology available to the buyer.” (CJ Hubbard)
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Top Gear

Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 9 / 10
“The new 7 Series has arguably the finest interior in the automotive world, beautifully executed, well-made and imaginative. You can argue among yourselves about the exterior design, but inside is a knock-out.” (Jason Barlow)
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Safety rating

Independent crash test and safety ratings from Euro NCAP

No safety rating

As of July 2025, the BMW 7 Series has not been tested by Euro NCAP.

Eco rating

Independent economy and emissions ratings from Green NCAP

No eco rating

As of July 2025, the BMW 7 Series has not been tested by Green NCAP.

Reliability rating

Reliability data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by MotorEasy

Total claims: 231
Average repair cost: £904.44
Last updated: April 2025

Reliability score

All data based on MotorEasy average workshop costs for extended car warranty claims

The BMW 7 Series has a historically poor reliability record, according to workshop and extended warranty data provided by our partner, MotorEasy, This includes both the current model and previous (pre-2022) generations of 7 Series.

The average repair bill to date has been about £900, with suspension problems being the most common faults. Engine problems have also been common, and they’re more expensive to repair with an average bill of £1,300.

Running cost rating

Monthly cost of ownership data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by Clear Vehicle Data

Fuel consumption	Average	Score
Plug-in hybrid models	255 mpg	A

CO₂ output	Average	Score	Variation	Score
Plug-in hybrid models	25 g/km	A

Battery range	Average	Score	Variation	Score
Plug-in hybrid models	48 miles	D

Insurance group	Average	Score	Variation	Score
All models	50	F

Service and maintenance	Cost	Score
Year 1	£504	D
Year 2	£1,022	D
Year 3	£1,567	D
Year 4	£1,871	D
Year 5	£2,471	D
Overall	£7,435	D

The seventh-generation BMW 7 Series is quite an expensive to run and own, according to whole-life cost data provided exclusively to The Car Expert by our technical partner, Clear Vehicle Data.

The 7 Series is only offered as a plug-in hybrid in the UK, which means that the official fuel consumption and CO₂ emissions figures look amazing, but they won’t be anything like that in real-world driving. There’s no way you’ll ever manage to travel 259 miles on one gallon (4.5 litres) of petrol and a full battery. In our own review of the 750e model, we averaged 35-40mpg over a week of driving.

The car’s insurance premiums also reflect its eye-watering price tag, although service and maintenance costs over five years of ownership are predicted to be around the market average, and a bit cheaper to maintain than key rivals like the Mercedes-Benz S-Class.

Warranty rating

New car warranty information for the BMW 7 Series

Overall ratingA82%
New car warranty duration3 years
New car warranty mileageUnlimited miles
Battery warranty duration8 years
Battery warranty mileage100,000 miles

BMW’s new car warranty is fairly average, running for three years, with no limit on mileage. That’s better than Audi (three years/60,000 miles) and the same as Mercedes.

In addition to the standard new car warranty, the 7 Series has an eight-year/100,000-mile warranty for the plug-in hybrid battery components.

If you are purchasing an ‘Approved Used’ BMW 7 Series from an official BMW dealership, you should get a minimum 12-month/unlimited mileage warranty included. If you are buying a used 7 Series from an independent dealership, any warranty offered will probably be managed by a third-party warranty company and the terms may vary. If you are buying a used 7 Series from a private seller, there are no warranty protections beyond anything that may be left on the original new car warranty.

If you’re looking to buy a used car that is approaching the end of its warranty period, a used car warranty is usually a worthwhile investment. Check out The Car Expert’s guide to the best used car warranty providers, which will probably be cheaper than a warranty sold by a dealer.