F02 · 740Ld xDrive Sedan

What the BMW F02 Is

The BMW F02 designates the long-wheelbase version of the fifth-generation 7 Series, produced from 2009 through 2015. Where the standard-wheelbase F01 catered to owner-drivers, the F02 stretched the platform to prioritize rear-seat luxury, making it the definitive chauffeur-and-executive sedan of its era. It replaced the polarizing E65 generation with cleaner styling, a more refined cabin, and a deep suite of driver-assistance and comfort technology. Nearly every F02 sold in the U.S. wore the "Li" badge, confirming its long-wheelbase mission.

Models & Body Styles

All F02 variants are four-door sedans. The U.S. lineup was extensive, spanning conventional gasoline, diesel, hybrid, and ALPINA performance flagships:

• 740Li Sedan and 740Li xDrive Sedan — inline-six entry models
• 740Ld xDrive Sedan — the diesel long-wheelbase variant
• 740Li Hybrid — mild-hybrid inline-six
• 750Li Sedan and 750Li xDrive Sedan — the volume V8 models
• 760Li Sedan — the twelve-cylinder flagship
• ALPINA B7 LWB and ALPINA B7 LWB xDrive — the tuned high-performance halo cars

You can confirm the exact build, drivetrain, and options of any car using our VIN decoder.

Engines & Drivetrains

The F02 offered one of the broadest powertrain menus in 7 Series history. The 740 models used turbocharged inline-six power, while the 750 models moved to a twin-turbo V8 for effortless torque. The 760Li crowned the range with a V12, and the ALPINA B7 delivered supercar-rivaling straight-line pace from its uprated V8. Diesel and hybrid variants broadened the appeal for efficiency-minded buyers. Rear-wheel drive was standard, with xDrive all-wheel drive available across most of the lineup. All-wheel steering, air suspension, and adaptive dampers featured on many cars. To understand how these units relate across the range, see our BMW DNA overview.

Owning & Buying an F02

As a modern used flagship, the F02 delivers remarkable value—a fraction of its original sticker for a genuine V8 or V12 luxury sedan. That value comes with responsibility, as complexity is the defining trait of this generation.

• Air suspension components can fail and are costly to replace on any air-sprung F02.
• Cooling system and turbo plumbing on forced-induction engines demand attention as mileage climbs.
• Electronics and iDrive modules add repair variables; a documented service history is essential.
• V12 760Li maintenance is the most expensive of the range—budget accordingly.

Buyers cross-shopping BMW's other luxury and performance chassis of the period may also consider the E60 5 Series or the grand-touring E63 6 Series. For anyone wanting maximum presence and rear-seat comfort at a used-car price, the well-maintained BMW F02 remains a compelling choice.