Model year guide

2007 BMW 530i

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2007 BMW 530i is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 2 on record.

2007 BMW 530i — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2007 BMW 530i at a glance

Safety recalls2
Combined20–22 mpg

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2007 BMW 530i recalls 2

Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control:crankcase (pcv) NHTSA Campaign #17V683000 · 30/10/2017

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2011 128i and 2007-2011 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 525i, 525xi, 528i, 528xi, 530i, 530xi, X3 3.0si, X3 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive30i, Z4 3.0i, Z4 3.0si and Z4 sDrive30i vehicles. The heater for the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve may short circuit.

Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the PCV valve heater, free of charge. Interim letters were mailed on November 27, 2017. Owners will receive a second notification by the end of October 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification NHTSA Campaign #13V564000 · 12/11/2013

BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2006 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi sedans and 325xi sports wagons, model year 2007 328i, 328xi, 335i, 335xi sedans and 328i and 328xi sports wagons, model year 2006-2007 525i, 525xi, 530i, 530xi, 550i sedans and 530xi sports wagons, model year 2006 760i sedans, model year 2006-2007 750i, 750Li, and 760Li sedans, and model year 2006 X5 sports activity vehicles…

Fix: BMW will notify owners with an interim notification letter in January 2014 since parts are not currently available. When parts are available, BMW sent a second letter in August and dealers will repair the occupant detection mat to eliminate the possibility that it may crack, free of charge. Addit…

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2007 BMW 530i MPG & running costs

Combined20–22 mpg
City18 mpg
Highway27 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,917
EPA size classMidsize Cars
TransmissionAutomatic (S6) or Manual 6-spd
Passenger volume99 cu ft
Cargo volume14 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$7,583 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 3 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2007 BMW 530i costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$19,585
Fuel only$19,585
Per mile$0.26

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2007 BMW 530i trims & engines on record

Engines
3.0L 6-cyl 255 hp

2007 BMW 530i vehicles on record

Other BMW 530i model years

2007 BMW 530i — frequently asked questions

Does the 2007 BMW 530i have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2007 BMW 530i. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

What gas mileage does the 2007 BMW 530i get?

The 2007 BMW 530i has U.S. EPA estimates of 20–22 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (3 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.