The BMW 740iL (2 generations, 1993–2001) window sticker (Monroney label) lists its original factory MSRP, the 4.4L, 8-cyl, Premium fuel, Rear-Wheel Drive build, standard and optional equipment, EPA fuel economy (up to 18 mpg combined) and NHTSA safety ratings. Enter a BMW 740iL VIN and the label comes back with that car's own build — free.
The BMW 740iL window sticker — build, options & years
The BMW 740iL ran from 1993–2001 across 2 generations (1994, 1995–2001). Its Monroney label captures exactly how each one left the factory — the build, the options it was optioned with and the price, built around the 4.4L, 8-cyl, Premium fuel, Rear-Wheel Drive powertrain.
Which year's sticker do I need? Any BMW 740iL VIN works — ForCar reads the exact model year automatically. On owner data the cleanest years are 1994, 1999, 1993; the most-complained-about are 1998, 2001, 2000. For year-by-year recalls, MPG and safety, see the full BMW 740iL VIN decoder.
What the BMW 740iL sticker says about fuel
Fuel economy is a legally required block on every Monroney label — city, highway and combined figures plus the estimated annual fuel bill. These are the EPA numbers on file for the 740iL, latest tested year 2001:
The label also prints an estimated $4,300 a year in fuel at 15,000 miles.
How the 740iL's sticker figure changed
Combined MPG printed on the label, model year by model year — 1993 to 2001. Worth checking before you compare a 740iL sticker from one year with another:
Over that span the combined figure rose by 2 mpg, so an early sticker and a recent one describe noticeably different cars. EPA revised its testing method in 2008, which shifts figures printed before and after that year.
What's on the BMW 740iL sticker
Every Monroney label carries the same required blocks: MSRP with itemised options, EPA fuel economy — for this car 18 mpg combined, NHTSA safety ratings, standard and optional equipment, and parts-content origin. Every 740iL VIN returns its own build rather than a generic spec.
For how to read each block, what to do if the sticker is lost, and how it differs from a build sheet, see the window sticker guide.
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How we score: NHTSA crash-test safety (40%), recall frequency (25%) and the share of owner complaints involving a crash, fire or injury (35%) — not user reviews. For full recalls, MPG and safety see the BMW 740iL VIN decoder.
740iL window sticker — every model year
This covers the BMW 740iL for 1993–2001. Enter any 740iL VIN above and ForCar pulls the exact build and Monroney label for that specific year automatically. No need to pick a year. Driving something else? Browse window stickers for every BMW model.
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Other BMW window stickers
| Model | Years covered | Class | Best EPA figure |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW M3 | Compact Cars | 29 mpg | |
| BMW X5 | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 27 mpg | |
| BMW X3 | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 30 mpg | |
| BMW M4 | Subcompact Cars | 30 mpg | |
| BMW M5 | Midsize Cars | 20 mpg | |
| BMW i8 | Subcompact Cars | 28 mpg |
Where to find the VIN on a BMW 740iL
- WindshieldLower-left corner, driver's side, readable from outside without opening anything.
- Door jambOn the driver's door frame of every 740iL, next to the tyre-pressure and build-date plate.
- DocumentsRegistration, title and insurance card — on a BMW 740iL all three must show the same number.
All four must match. A BMW 740iL whose windshield plate disagrees with the door jamb has either had a panel replaced or a tampered identity — check the paperwork before any money changes hands.
Window sticker — frequently asked
What MPG does the BMW 740iL window sticker show?
The EPA figures on file are 18 mpg combined (15 city / 22 highway), from its 2001 rating, with an estimated $4,300 a year in fuel printed alongside.
Is the recreated BMW 740iL sticker the same as the original?
It rebuilds the factory equipment, EPA fuel economy and NHTSA safety from official records, so the core Monroney content matches. Dealer-added options and destination charges vary by sale, so the printed total on one BMW 740iL may differ from another.
Where do I find the VIN on a BMW 740iL?
Lower-left of the windshield, the driver's door-jamb sticker, or the registration and insurance documents — all three must agree. For what a window sticker is, how to read each block and what to do if yours is lost, see the window sticker guide.
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