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2015 BMW 760Li

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2015 760Li.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic (S8)

The 2015 BMW 760Li represents the pinnacle of BMW's passenger car lineup, equipped with an 8-speed automatic transmission and returning EPA-estimated fuel economy of 13 mpg city, 20 mpg highway, and 15 mpg combined—numbers that reflect the performance orientation of this full-size luxury sedan. The vehicle requires 11.4 quarts of engine oil, with BMW specifying viscosities ranging from 0W-30 to 5W-30 to accommodate varying operating conditions. Across its model generation spanning 2011 through 2015, the 760Li maintained a remarkably consistent complaint record of just three issues per year, suggesting robust mechanical and electrical reliability throughout this period. This low, steady complaint rate positions the 2015 model within a lineage of dependable operation, offering buyers confidence in its long-term ownership experience.

Model year20152014200820072006200520042003

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity11.4 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-30 / 0W-40 / 5W-30OEM · verified
EPA fuel economy13/20/15 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 49 · 850 CCA battery, OE oil filter 11427583220. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 49 · 850 CCAOEM · verified
Tire size245/45R19OEM · verified
Wheel / rim8.5, 8.5, 10.0 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter11427583220
Engine air filter13717593250
Spark plug12120037580
Battery61217639053
Front wiper blades61612147361
Thermostat11538632664 alt 11537586885
Cabin air filter64319175484 alt 64116809933

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S8)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length205.1 in
Overall width74.8 in
Overall height58.3 in
Wheelbase126.4 in
Curb weight5016 lb
Track (front / rear)63.4 / 64.2 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)50/50

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined13 / 20 / 15 mpg
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume115 cu ft
Cargo volume14 cu ft
Recommended fuelPremium Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the 760Li of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

4.1–4.3 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 4.10 sec — 2010 Sedan
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2013Sedan 6.0L Twin-Turbo V124.30 sec12.50 sec535 hpRWD
2010Sedan 6.0L Twin-Turbo V124.10 sec12.40 sec535 hpRWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 11.4 qt of 0W-30 / 0W-40 / 5W-30 engine oil, Castrol SAF-X0 in the differential, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque the oil drain plug to M12 Bolts: 18.0, M22 Bolts: 44.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-7-5-11-3-9-6-12-2-8-4-10. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake FluidDOT 4
Clutch FluidDOT 4
Differential Gear OilCastrol SAF-X0
Engine CoolantEthylene Glycol
Engine Coolant Capacity13.3-15.3
Engine Oil0W-30 · 0W-40 · 5W-30 · 5W-40
Engine Oil Capacity11.4 qt
Fuel Tank Capacity21.1 gallons

Engine torques

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts11
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts15.5
Engine Oil Pan Drain PlugM12 Bolts: 18.0, M22 Bolts: 44.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Driveshaft Flange to TransmissionM8 Bolts: 33.0, M10: 58.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-7-5-11-3-9-6-12-2-8-4-10
Spark Plug ManufacturerBMW
Spark Plug TypeM14X1.25
Spark Plug Gapnon-adjustable in
Spark Plug Torque20.0 - 24.3 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Standard BCI Group Number49
Standard BCI Cranking Performance850 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test21.7 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief28-32 psi

Brakes

Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.145; Rear: 0.145 pads
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementStamped on rotor
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after RefinishStamped on rotor
Vented Rotor Maximum Scoring DepthStamped on rotor
Variation from Parallelism Thickness VariationStamped on rotor
Maximum Rotor RunoutStamped on rotor

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts

122.0 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs
290 degrees90 degrees
3140 degrees140 degrees

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
188
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
0
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

No owner complaints on record with NHTSA for this vehicle.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

18V674000Engine And Engine Cooling:EngineReported 26/09/2018

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2015 BMW 760Li vehicles. The Engine Control Unit (ECU) may have been programmed with incompatible software during a service visit, possibly causing the engine to… Remedy: All affected vehicles have been repaired by programming the ECU with the correct software. Therefore, owner letters will not be sent. Owners may contact BMW customer service at…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 188 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
B6304182024-03-14Exterior LightingOne or more of the LED daytime running lights are dim or discolored.
B5108192024-01-16Electrical SystemThe basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
B6113052024-01-11Electrical SystemThe electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process…
B6105242024-01-05Electrical SystemThe Central Information Display goes black intermittently due to resets of the Head Unit…
B1606232023-12-20Engine And Engine CoolingEngine will crank but not start. There is no communication with the integrated fuel…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Reference guides

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2015 760Li take?

11.4 qt of Gasoline engines: 0W-30, 0W-40, 5W-30, 5W-40 oil meeting BMW specification LL01.Diesel engines: 0W-30, 0W-40, 5W-30, 5W-40 oil meeting BMW specification LL04, per the factory manual.

Does the 2015 760Li have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the 760Li get?

EPA figures are 13 city / 20 highway / 15 combined mpg.