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USCar Trader import service
Choose a specific vehicle. Where data is available, its detail page shows the import cost calculation. We assess any possible duty benefit with you before purchase.
Important: A 0% EU import-duty rate may be available for a vehicle covered by Regulation (EU) 2026/1455 that has US origin and is imported directly into the EU. CETA may apply to a vehicle with preferential Canadian origin. Whether the requirements are met is assessed for the individual case. Please contact us before purchase; we review the possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support through the process. Import VAT and other costs are assessed separately.
CarHub · BMW
The BMW 7 Series is the brand's full-size flagship, and the American market treats it accordingly: high-specification cars, generous options lists, and a steady flow of well-kept examples coming off lease.
Model profile
The 7 Series line runs from the E23 of the late 1970s through the E32, E38, E65 (the Chris Bangle era with the first iDrive), the F01/F02, and today's G70. For US imports the relevant generations are the F01/F02 (2009–2015), the G11/G12 (2016–2022) and the current G70 (2023 onward).
Powertrain and equipment
US 7 Series cars are almost always automatic (ZF 8-speed) and frequently xDrive all-wheel drive. The 740i uses the B58 3.0-litre turbocharged straight-six (around 320–335 hp depending on year).
Almost every US 7 Series is a four-door saloon, and long-wheelbase (Li) bodies dominate because American buyers favour rear space.
Vehicle selection
Supply is strong.
A used BMW 7 Series import from the USA suits a buyer who wants a heavily optioned flagship at used-car value and is comfortable with the running costs of a large twin-turbo BMW.
Vehicle data
| Body style | Typical US-market figures (G11/G12): 4-door saloon (standard & long-wheelbase) |
|---|---|
| Length | Typical US-market figures (G11/G12): ~5,120 mm (std) / ~5,260 mm (Li) |
| Wheelbase | Typical US-market figures (G11/G12): ~3,070 / ~3,210 mm |
| Kerb weight | Typical US-market figures (G11/G12): ~1,900–2,180 kg |
| Seating | Typical US-market figures (G11/G12): 4–5 |
| 740i engine | Typical US-market figures (G11/G12): 3.0 L B58 turbo I6, ~320–335 hp |
|---|---|
| 750i xDrive engine | Typical US-market figures (G11/G12): 4.4 L N63 twin-turbo V8, ~445–523 hp |
| 745e engine | Typical US-market figures (G11/G12): 3.0 L I6 + e-motor, ~389 hp combined |
| M760i xDrive engine | Typical US-market figures (G11/G12): 6.6 L N74 twin-turbo V12, ~600 hp |
| Transmission | Typical US-market figures (G11/G12): ZF 8-speed automatic |
| Drive | Typical US-market figures (G11/G12): Rear-wheel or xDrive AWD |
| Fuel tank | Typical US-market figures (G11/G12): ~78 L |
| Fuel | Typical US-market figures (G11/G12): Premium petrol (plug-in hybrid on 745e) |
| Generations imported | Typical US-market figures (G11/G12): F01/F02 (2009–15), G11/G12 (2016–22), G70 (2023+) |
|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | Typical US-market figures (G11/G12): ~5.3 s (740i) to ~3.6 s (M760i) |
Values are reproduced verbatim from the existing article table. The documents for the specific vehicle govern.
Pre-purchase review
The 740i's B58 six is the most robust choice and generally a strong, long-lived engine; watch for the usual BMW cooling-system wear (water pump, thermostat, expansion tank) and coil packs. The N63 V8 in the 750i is powerful but maintenance-hungry: valve stem seals can cause oil consumption and blue smoke, and BMW ran a Customer Care Package for exactly this on earlier units.
Germany and Europe
US-market headlights use the FMVSS/SAE beam pattern, which differs from the ECE pattern required in the EU, so they may need adjustment or replacement with ECE-compliant units for registration.
USCar Trader services
As a buyer based in Germany, you do not have to inspect the vehicle yourself in the United States or Canada. Within the agreed scope, USCar Trader can coordinate document review, a separately commissioned on-site inspection and purchase processing.
Covered inspection points are agreed in advance. An on-site inspection records condition at the appointment and is not a guarantee.
Next step: Before commissioning, USCar Trader and the customer agree which document, history, inspection and transaction checks suit the vehicle and are included in the service. This records what was actually checked.
Import process
The assessment depends on the specific vehicle and the circumstances of the transaction. Please contact USCar Trader before purchase; we review any possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support. Import VAT and other costs are considered separately.
Questions and answers
Import VAT and other taxes or costs are assessed separately under the applicable rules and the circumstances of the specific transaction. Please contact USCar Trader before purchase so the calculation reflects the selected vehicle.
No, not automatically. A 0% EU import-duty rate may be available for a vehicle covered by Regulation (EU) 2026/1455 that has US origin and is imported directly into the EU. CETA may apply to a vehicle with preferential Canadian origin. Whether the requirements are met is assessed for the individual case. Please contact USCar Trader before purchase; we review the possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support. Import VAT and other costs are assessed separately.
The 740i's B58 straight-six is generally the most durable and cheapest to maintain of the range.
Air-suspension leaks, N63 V8 oil consumption and valve stem seals, cooling-system wear, and electronics faults on complex options.
Yes, the M760i xDrive with the N74 V12 is more common on the US used market than in Germany.
US cars read in miles; the reading is converted to kilometres and documented during the TÜV process.
Typically several weeks, driven mainly by ocean-freight scheduling and customs clearance.
A COC helps but is not mandatory; without one the individual approval (Einzelabnahme) provides the required documentation.
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