1999 BMW 740i Sport

Description

Introduced for the 1995 model year, the E38-generation 7-Series is widely regarded as one of BMW's finest executive sedans, blending understated styling, advanced technology, and exceptional driving dynamics. 1999 was particularly significant, marking both the introduction of the desirable Sport package and the model’s Life Cycle Impulse (LCI) update, BMW's version of a mid-cycle refresh.

As a result, the "Sporty Shorty" combined M Sport suspension, Shadowline trim, staggered 18-inch M Parallel wheels, and contour sport seats with updated xenon headlights, revised taillights, and other refinements, making it one of the most sought-after variants of the E38 generation.  

This 1999 BMW 740i Sport is powered by a 4.4-liter M62TUB44 V8 paired with a five-speed Steptronic automatic transmission driving the rear wheels. Finished in Titanium Silver Metallic over Black Montana leather upholstery, this Canadian-market example is equipped with heated front and rear seats, a heated steering wheel, xenon headlights, Park Distance Control, a power glass sunroof, contour sport seats, and factory staggered 18-inch M Parallel wheels. 

Showing approximately 246,400 kilometers (153,100 miles), this E38 has recently benefited from approximately $6,000 CAD in servicing, including replacement of the fuel pump, battery, fuel filters, thermostat housing, throttle body gasket, intake manifold gasket, valve cover gaskets, exhaust manifold gaskets, alternator seals and O-rings, as well as injector cleaning, coolant service, brake work, and a full oil service.

The seller notes that the vehicle sustained parking-related damage after the listing photos were taken, resulting in damage to the passenger-side front bumper. Please refer to the gallery for photos showing the affected area.

This 1999 BMW 740i Sport is now offered by the seller in Canada with some service records, two keys, a clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report, and British Columbia registration. 

Highlights 

• First model-year E38 LCI Sport model 

• 4.4L M62TUB44 V8 paired with a 5-speed Steptronic automatic transmission 

• Titanium Silver Metallic over Black Montana leather upholstery 

• Approximately $6,000 CAD in recent documented servicing 

• Clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report 

Factory Equipment 

• M Sport suspension 

• Steptronic automatic transmission 

• Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) 

• Servotronic speed-sensitive steering 

• Park Distance Control (PDC) 

• Xenon headlights 

• Headlight washer system 

• Shadowline exterior trim 

• Staggered 18-inch M Parallel alloy wheels 

• Glass power sunroof 

• Heated Sport steering wheel 

• Auto-dimming rearview mirror 

• Power tilt/telescoping steering column 

• Power-adjustable contour sport seats with memory 

• Heated front seats and rear 

• HiFi Professional audio system 

• Rear side airbags 

• Ski bag pass-through 

• Alarm system 

Modifications

• Aftermarket steering wheel wrap

• "Smoked" front turn signals

Servicing & Documentation 

According to accompanying service records and the CARFAX Vehicle History Report, the following service work was performed in 2026: 

• Valve cover gaskets replaced 

• Exhaust manifold gaskets replaced 

• Alternator seals and O-rings replaced 

• Injectors cleaned 

• Fuel pump replaced 

• Battery replaced 

• Brake service performed 

• Full vehicle service completed 

• Fuel filters replaced 

• Engine oil and filter changed 

• Throttle body gasket replaced 

• Intake manifold gasket replaced 

• Thermostat housing replaced 

• Coolant service performed  

Known Imperfections 

• Stone chips and general exterior wear consistent with age 

• Some rust on rear wheel arches 

• Seller notes a vacuum leak 

• Tires should be replaced 

• Some dead pixels in the instrument cluster 

Ownership History 

According to the CARFAX Vehicle History Report, this E38 has remained exclusively registered in British Columbia, Canada. 

From the seller: “This ‘Sporty Shorty’ is finished in Titanium Silver Metallic over black leather and rides on factory 18-inch M Parallel wheels with a full-size spare. The interior presents exceptionally well, with the leather remaining in excellent condition, and all major electrical features, including the power seats, stereo, parking sensors, cruise control, and sunroof, function as intended. Recent maintenance totaled approximately $6,000 CAD.” 

Included Items 

• Some service records 

• Full-size spare 

• Two keys

Additional Information

• This vehicle is offered by the seller in Canada with British Columbia registration.

• Bidders are responsible for verifying importation and registration compliance in their location, and applicable tariffs/duties, before placing a bid.

• Note that bids are placed and shown in United States dollars.

The seller notes that the vehicle sustained parking-related cosmetic damage after the listing photos were taken. Please refer to the gallery for photos showing the resulting damage to the passenger-side front bumper. From the seller: “I took these photos while preparing to advertise the car and, unfortunately, clipped a pillar while parking it about 30 minutes later. I've since obtained a repair estimate, which came in at approximately CAD $500 for the bodywork, plus about CAD $50 for the trim. I also have the parking sensor, which popped out but remains intact. If a buyer preferred to replace the entire bumper instead, the cost is estimated to be around CAD $1,000 painted and installed.”