2005 BMW 745LI Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 12%of 25 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 100,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the body and structure of the 2005 BMW 745LI, 12% of the 25 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I took my 745LI to the only Bmw service center in davenport, ia for service and they could not open the hood by using the latch inside the car nor could they open it by any other means. There was nothing that LED up to this issue, it just happened. They failed once again to open the hood the next time I brought the car in for a service so I asked them to fix the problem. They stated it was not something covered under my extended warranty, so I was forced to pay out of pocket. …”
NHTSA complaint #10489263, filed 2012-12, 78,000 miles“The contact owns a 2005 Bmw 745LI. The contact stated that the front driver and passenger side doors opened independently. The door ajar warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it diagnosed that the lock motion kit and lock safety kit needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 122,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10910799, filed 2016-09, 122,000 miles“The contact owns a 2005 Bmw 745LI. The contact stated that while driving 10 MPH and attempting a turn, the front driver's side door opened independently. The instrument panel displayed that the doors were closed. The soft close automatic option failed and the contact had to slam the door in order for it to properly close. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The check engine light was also illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop for emissions inspection and the contact was advised that the crank case ventilation valves had to be replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #10509659, filed 2013-04, 100,000 milesBody and structure: other model years
Other parts of the 2005 BMW 745LI
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsElectronic stability control
4 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 BMW 745LI
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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