Used BMW 7 Series for Sale nearSanta Maria, CA

How much does the BMW 7 Series cost in today's market?

Used BMW 7 Series prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The BMW 7 Series's current nationwide average price is $44,329, and its lowest point over the past year was $39,538. Recently, prices have come down for the 2023, 2024, and 2025 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the BMW 7 Series a good car?

Yes — the BMW 7 Series is a strong choice if you want a flagship luxury sedan with a rich feature set and a polished driving experience. The all-generations owner rating is 4.53/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the 7 Series for its luxurious cabin, powerful performance, and comfortable ride. They also repeatedly highlight the spacious interior and advanced technology, which help make it feel like a true flagship sedan.

Expert reviews rate the 2024 and 2023 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs center on the infotainment system’s complexity, the plug-in hybrid’s uneven around-town behavior, and the styling’s polarizing look.

32.4% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are BMW 7 Series models reliable?

Owners consistently praise the BMW 7 Series for its powerful engines, luxurious interior, and smooth ride. Expert coverage also points to strong performance, advanced technology, and a comfortable, high-end driving experience.

• Owners rate the BMW 7 Series between 1.0 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is tied more to condition, maintenance history, and repair costs than to the car’s basic appeal, so a well-kept example matters a great deal.

What should I look for when buying a used BMW 7 Series?

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 75.8% — always verify the vehicle history report.

Older model years carry meaningfully higher accident rates, so always verify the vehicle history report on pre-2022 models.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: BMW now offers a slate of standard active safety features, including forward-collision warning with automatic emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring, traffic sign recognition, adaptive headlamps, parking sensors, safe exit warning, lane-departure warning, and lane-keep assist.
• Infotainment: a massive curved-screen display that melds a 12.3-inch driver's screen with a 14.9-inch infotainment display, with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto included.
• Fuel efficiency: The EPA rates the 750e at 65 MPGe (electric) and 25 mpg (gas) combined, and the 740i and 760i are also quite efficient, delivering 28 mpg (or 27 with AWD) and 20 mpg combined, respectively, according to the EPA.

Which BMW 7 Series trim should I buy?

The 2024 BMW 7 Series offers these trims:

• 740i: The entry trim uses a turbocharged 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder engine with 375 horsepower and 383 pound-feet of torque, rear-wheel drive, and an eight-speed automatic transmission; it suits you if you want the core 7 Series experience.
• 740i xDrive: This version adds BMW’s xDrive all-wheel drive and is called the best value in the lineup.
• 750e xDrive: This plug-in hybrid adds 483 hp, 516 lb-ft of torque, and electric-motor torque delivery, along with the model’s efficiency-focused character.
• 760i: The V8 trim adds 536 hp, 553 lb-ft of torque, standard AWD, and the most vigorous driving experience, plus luxury options such as two-tone paint or Cashmere wool interior.

What BMW 7 Series do most buyers choose?

The BMW 7 Series years with the most listings are 2023, 2022, and 2024.

Higher-volume years tend to be the easiest places to shop because you get more inventory to compare and more chances to find the right color, mileage, and equipment mix. They also often become the most popular used picks because shoppers can balance price, availability, and feature content more easily.

What is the BMW 7 Series's resale value?

Most model years are down by double digits year over year, which is good news if you’re shopping used and want stronger value. The newest models show the steepest drops, while the older years in the table are falling more slowly. That pattern gives you a wide range of price points, with newer examples offering bigger savings from their original pricing.

The 2018, 2014, and 2016 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the BMW 7 Series safe?

• 2024: 8/10
• 2023: 8/10

BMW now offers a slate of standard active safety features, including forward-collision warning with automatic emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring, traffic sign recognition, adaptive headlamps, parking sensors, safe exit warning, lane-departure warning, and lane-keep assist.

For the safest used buy, the 2023 and 2024 models both post the highest confirmed score of 8/10.

Should I buy a used BMW 7 Series now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2025 model is at −18.42% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −15.96%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 35.1% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 35.6%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2023 model has the most listings at a current average price of $61,822. The BMW 7 Series offers a spacious, luxurious cabin that makes it especially appealing if you want a flagship sedan with room to stretch out.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The 750e delivers 483 hp and 516 lb-ft of torque, and the EPA rates it at 65 MPGe (electric) and 25 mpg (gas) combined.
• Tech: BMW’s latest setup pairs a 12.3-inch driver's screen with a 14.9-inch infotainment display, and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are included.
• Safety: BMW now offers standard active safety features including forward-collision warning with automatic emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring, traffic sign recognition, adaptive headlamps, parking sensors, safe exit warning, lane-departure warning, and lane-keep assist.
• Starting price: The BMW 7 Series starts at $97,395.

If you're buying used today, the 2023 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for the next model year's inventory to build up.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 22, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.