Fully loaded specification, excellent original condition
Top of the range 5.4-litre V12 engine
76,277 miles, with just 12,000 miles since 2015
Comprehensive BMW service history
Extensive file of maintenance invoices
MOT to November 2023
The Appeal
Here we have a very highly specified E38 BMW 7-series long wheelbase edition, fitted with the potent 5.4-litre V12 and just about every extra possible. This was very expensive when new – over £80,000, in fact – and sold in very limited numbers. It was rare then and is rarer still today, especially in such superb condition, with a fine history and genuinely low mileage.
It was always intended as a car for BMW’s most valued clients, with the expectation that they would have a chauffeur to drive them while they reclined in the sumptuous rear. Nevertheless, this is a car that delivers real supercar performance when required and has a truly dynamic chassis.
This example is a remarkable survivor, being tremendously well-preserved and having been well cared for from new. With a great history, exceptional specification and that sonorous V12 drivetrain, there can be no better way to experience BMW's blend of luxury and performance than in this exceptional 7-Series.ArwVWFE1UxO3tGPFWTJxycTBAWI9yYHIMEd0vH6P.jpeg1.21 MB
The History and Paperwork
Built and supplied by BMW in June 1999 in Royal Red Metallic with a Sand Beige interior
Originally registered to BMW in Reading from July 1999
Sold through Derek Woodman BMW of Blackpool to the previous owner in September 2002
Acquired by the present owner in August 2013
Comprehensive BMW stamped service history till 63,935 in 2015
An indicated 76,277 miles – an average of less than 3,300 miles per year from new
Just 12,000 miles covered since 2015
Last serviced in 2020, just over 800 miles ago
Great original condition
Extensive maintenance and servicing work carried out recently
The current V5C is present and correct
Original BMW wallet containing the owner’s handbook and service booklet
History file includes a collection of tax discs going back many years, 18 MOT certificates dating back to 2002, and invoices totalling thousands
Heated front and rear seats, all electrically adjustable with memory function to the front
Electric memory steering column
Multi-function steering wheel
Front and rear centre armrests
Electric windows
Electric door mirrors with memory function
Electric sunroof
Professional hi-fi system and 6CD changer
Front and rear GSM telephones
Electric blind for rear screen and manual blinds for rear side-windows
Rear reading lights as well as mirrors and lights in front-seat headrests
Rear picnic tables
Walnut trim with inlay
Full toolkit
Sumptuous leather is perhaps to be expected in a high-end BMW, but that’s only the beginning where this 750 is concerned. The original Sand Beige leather is in excellent condition both front and back, having mellowed nicely without acquiring any significant wear or damage.
The soft, red floor mats complement the Royal Red exterior very nicely and, presenting as new, still wear a rich hue with no marks that we could see. Similarly, the headlining is in excellent order while all the door trims present very well.
All of the switchgear and controls, including the dash, steering wheel and centre console are likewise in superb order. We would draw particular attention to the walnut trim for its wonderful patterned inlay. In fact, the only minor note is that one of the ashtray lids does not open, otherwise the trim is in excellent order.
We are advised by the vendor that all of the cabin's features and functions are in full working order, which is most impressive. The one exception is the television as it was made to receive analogue signals, which are no longer broadcast. We have seen that the radio, satellite-navigation and courtesy lights all work.
The generous boot is wonderfully clean inside and features a spare wheel in good condition as well as a full, complete, original toolkit – quite the rarity!
This 750 presents very well for a near 24-year-old car. This is no doubt largely due to how well it has been cared-for, and the gentle use it's been put to.
Still resplendent in its Royal Red Metallic, the paint is almost unblemished. All of the body panels look to be straight and clean, with no evidence of corrosion apparent. The brightwork has a fine lustre, while all the glass elements are in very fine order, with no damage we could see. Minor scuffs around the bumpers, but otherwise nothing to note.
Also of note are the smart 18-inch Style 37 'M-Parallel' wheels – another extra which suit the 750 extremely well and appear to be in excellent condition.
Looking under the car, we see the floors and sills looks to be very tidy and straight, with no significant corrosion or damage to mention. Similarly, the drivetrain components we could see all look to be in fine fettle.
As you'd expect from such a low-mileage car, the vendor tells us that the it starts, runs and drives like a dream. We can certainly confirm that it fires up immediately with nice, crisp, power-assisted steering and fine brakes.
Although electronically limited to 155mph, with 322bhp on tap from its splendid V12 it will get there quickly, smoothly and quietly too. Thanks to its five-speed ZF automatic transmission, near-silent running and excellent soundproofing, it's a cosseting and opulent experience.
The good condition of the car is down to the fact that it has never been neglected, with money always spent on it when necessary. It benefits from a comprehensive BMW service history, up to 63,935 in 2015. Since then it has been maintained by independent garages. It was most recently serviced in 2020, just 800 miles ago.
New suspension arms and tie rods have been fitted during the current ownership, and in 2017 the rear lower ball joints were renewed, along with the centre steering rod, while the rear brake discs were stripped and overhauled. A new radiator was fitted in 2018, followed by extensive work in 2019 which included refurbishment of the fuel tank, a new offside rear top suspension arm, new rear brake hoses and a fresh coat of WaxOyl underneath.
Even compared to other luxury cars, this BMW 750iL is truly exceptional. It presents supremely well having been kept in excellent condition and factory specification. As a result, it shows minimal evidence of its age.
In fine mechanical health, it promises to be an eminently usable modern classic around town or on the motorways and, once you’ve got a taste for its sporting prowess and luxury, you probably won’t want to go back to anything else.
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