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2012 BMW 7 Series 740Li

WBAKB4C5XCC575577

Vehicle history report for the 2012 BMW 7 Series 740Li (VIN WBAKB4C5XCC575577). Black, sedan/saloon, 3.0L 6-cyl 315 hp, gasoline. 24,576 mi reported. Registered in Ca. 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year. Unlock full title, salvage, lien & accident history.

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Stock photo of a 2012 BMW 7 Series 740Li, Black, Sedan/Saloon — not the actual vehicle with VIN WBAKB4C5XCC575577
2012 BMW 7 Series, as sold new. Not this exact car. · Photo via Wikimedia Commons

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📜 Title & ownership

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  • Title brand historyEvery brand ever applied, by state, with what each one means
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  • Title & registration recordsHow many times it has been titled, where, and the years-per-owner pace
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🛞 Odometer

  • Odometer timelineEvery reported reading with its date and state, drawn as a timeline
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  • Miles per yearThis car's pace against the US average
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💥 Damage, loss & theft

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  • Salvage & junk-yard recordsSalvage, junk and auction dispositions, including export flags
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  • Theft screenActive and recovered theft records
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💰 Liens & value

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  • Sticker vs dealer invoiceWhat it cost new, and what the dealer paid
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🧰 Factory warranty & equipment

  • Remaining warrantyBasic, powertrain and rust coverage left, estimated from the first title date and odometer
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  • Standard equipment & coloursWhat this trim came with from the factory, and the colours it was offered in
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🚨 Recalls on this VIN

  • Per-VIN recall statusWhether each campaign has been repaired on THIS car, remedy availability, do-not-drive and stop-sale flags, dealer labour time
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At a glance

Reported mileage24,576 mi
LocationCa, USA
ColorBlack
Last listed price$40,500
Recall campaigns1

Vehicle identity & specifications

Make
BMW
Model
7 Series
Year
2012
Trim
740Li
Body style
Sedan/Saloon
Vehicle type
PASSENGER CAR
Engine
3.0L 6-cyl 315 hp
Displacement
3 L
Horsepower
315 hp
Cylinders
6
Fuel type
Gasoline
Doors
4
Assembly plant
DINGOLFING, GERMANY
Manufacturer
BMW AG

🧾 Window sticker / build sheet → All 2012 BMW 7 Series data →

Safety & driver-assistance equipment

Equipment the manufacturer reported to NHTSA for this VIN.

✓ Seat-belt pretensioners✓ Front airbags — 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)✓ Side airbags — 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)✓ Tyre-pressure monitoring (direct)

"Optional" means the feature was offered on this model but the VIN alone can't confirm it was fitted. Source: NHTSA vPIC.

📋 All factory specifications on file7 more fields from the manufacturer's VIN record (NHTSA vPIC)

📐 Body, chassis & dimensions

Gvwr (upper range)Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)

🛡️ Safety & driver assistance

Air bag location front1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Air bag location side1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
PretensionerYes
Seat belts allManual
TpmsDirect

🏭 Manufacturing & other

Other restraint system infoHead Inflatable Restraint for Driver, Front Passenger, Rear Outboard Driver-side and Rear Outboard Passenger-side. Knee Inflatable Restraint for Driver and Front Passenger. Pretensioners for Driver and Front Passenger.

Values are as reported by the manufacturer for this VIN pattern; blank or "not applicable" fields are omitted.

What's a 2012 BMW 7 Series worth?

What comparable 2012 BMW 7 Series vehicles are listed for — a quick gut-check before you negotiate.

Low
$29,500
Typical price
$34,801
High
$41,000

Most 2012 BMW 7 Series listings fall between $29,500 and $41,000, from 175 comparable cars.

Is the seller's price fair? Get this exact VIN's current market value — retail, trade-in & loan value — in the full report.

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Dimensions & weight

Length
199.6–205.1 in
Width
74.8 in
Height
58.3 in
Wheelbase
120.9–126.4 in
Curb weight
4,564–5,027 lb
Front track
63.4 in
Rear track
64.2 in

Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2012 BMW 7 Series — ranges cover the 6 body / drivetrain versions on record. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.

Canadian recalls 4

Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2012 BMW 7 Series. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.

Label

Issue: On certain vehicles, the tire and loading information label does not list that there is no spare tire in both official languages. The label reads as "NONE" when it should read as "NONE / AUCUN". Canadian regulations require the information to be listed on the label in both English and French. Safety Risk: This error does not affect vehicle safety. Corrective Actions: Thi…

Transport Canada #2024544 · Aug 2024

Electrical

On certain vehicles, the auxiliary water pump (which cools the turbocharger after the engine is turned OFF) can overheat and fail. This could result in a vehicle fire causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the auxiliary water pump. Note: Owners are advised to park the vehicle outdoors until the remedy is applied. Additional note: This is an e…

Transport Canada #2018195 · Apr 2018

Seats And Restraints

On certain vehicles, a Sensor Cluster Unit (SCU) having incorrect programming may have been installed in error by dealers during servicing. As the SCU helps determine if the driver and/or passenger airbags, seat belt pretensioners and active head restraints should be deployed during a crash, incorrect programming could result in an inadequate activation of one or more of these…

Transport Canada #2016566 · Nov 2016

Electrical

On certain vehicles, the auxiliary water pump (which cools the turbocharger after the engine is turned OFF) can overheat and fail. This could result in a vehicle fire causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the auxiliary water pump. Note: Owners are advised to park the vehicle outdoors until the remedy is applied.

Transport Canada #2011376 · Oct 2011

Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.

About the BMW 7 Series

The BMW 7 Series is a full-size luxury sedan manufactured and marketed by the German automaker BMW since 1977. It is the successor to the BMW E3 "New Six" sedan and is now in its seventh generation.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.

Safety recall campaigns 1

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER

BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 5-SERIES, 5-SERIES GRAN TURISMO, MODEL YEAR 2012 6-SERIES CONVERTIBLE, 7-SERIES, X5 SAV, AND X6 SAV VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 8- OR 12-CYLINDER, TURBOCHARGED, ENGINES BECAUSE THE CIRCUIT BOARD FOR THE ELECTRIC AUXILIARY WATER PUMP CAN OVERHEAT.

Remedy: BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AUXILIARY WATER PUMP FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 30, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW CUSTOMER RELATIONS AND SERVICES AT 1-800-525-7417.

NHTSA Campaign #12V161000 · 10/04/2012

These are NHTSA recall campaigns for this model year, last checked 10 Oct 2026. They don't show whether this particular car has had the repair done — check this VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I find out who owns this vehicle from the VIN?

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Is the VIN WBAKB4C5XCC575577 valid?

WBAKB4C5XCC575577 is a structurally valid 17-character VIN with a correct ISO 3779 check digit, assigned to a manufacturer in Germany. It decodes to the 2012 BMW 7 Series.

Are there safety recalls on the 2012 BMW 7 Series?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2012 BMW 7 Series model year. That covers the model year, not this individual car: to see whether a specific vehicle still needs a recall repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

What is a fair price for a 2012 BMW 7 Series?

Comparable 2012 BMW 7 Series listings run roughly $29,500–$41,000, typically around $34,801 (from 175 comparable vehicles). The full report shows this exact VIN's valuation.

Recall data checked 10 Oct 2026 · Sources: NHTSA (recalls & complaints), U.S. EPA (fuel economy), NHTSA vPIC (specifications). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.