The BMW 7 Series E38 is a sedan produced from 1994 to 2001. It is the 2nd of 6 generations of the 7 Series in our catalog.
Engines: 3.5 V8 (735i) (M62B35), 235 hp. Transmission: automatic; rear-wheel drive. Length 5,024 mm, wheelbase 2,930 mm, fuel tank 85 L.
Facelift: 1998. Sold in Kazakhstan, Russia, Kyrgyzstan.
| Production years | 1994–2001 |
|---|---|
| Body | sedan |
| Engine | 3.5 V8 (735i) |
| Engine code | M62B35 |
| Displacement | 3.5 L |
| Fuel | petrol |
| Power | 235 hp |
| Torque | 320 Nm |
| Transmission | automatic, 5-speed |
| Gearbox model | 5AT ZF 5HP24 |
| Drive | rear-wheel drive |
| Length | 5,024 mm |
| Width | 1,862 mm |
| Height | 1,435 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,930 mm |
| Fuel tank | 85 L |
| Engine | Under 10 years | 10–20 years (×0.7) | Over 20 years (×0.5) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 V8 (735i) | ≈ 68,375 ₸ | ≈ 47,862 ₸ | ≈ 34,188 ₸ |
Approximate annual vehicle tax for 2026 (due by 1 April 2027), based on the 2026 MRP of 4,325 ₸. The exact amount depends on the engine displacement in the registration certificate and the year of manufacture. Exact calculator (in Russian) →
What to check when buying: shocks on 2–3 and 3–4 shifts.
Tip: Oil every 60–80k km.
Based on owner and workshop reports. A specific car may differ — get a pre-purchase inspection.
Factory sizes: tyres 215/65R16, 235/60R16, 245/55R16, 235/55R17; bolt pattern 5x120. All sizes, offsets and centre bore →
3.5 V8 (735i), code M62B35, 235 hp, 320 Nm.
automatic (5AT ZF 5HP24).
Fuel tank 85 l.
For 2026, about 68,375 ₸ for a car under 10 years old (base engine). Cars aged 10–20 years get a 0.7 coefficient, cars over 20 years a 0.5 coefficient.