Oil and filter change
Per CBS, at the latest 24 months
24 months
Due date calculated by the car from use. BMW Longlife-approved oil suited to the engine.
Source [1]E65/E66 · 2005–2008
BMW Série 7 730d E65/E66 · 231 hp (2005 to 2008)
The BMW Série 7 730d of the E65/E66 generation uses the M57TU2 D30 diesel engine with 231 hp.
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Identify the car and prepare its maintenanceTechnical specifications
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Power
- 231 PS / 170 kW
- Displacement
- 2 993 cm³
- Cylinders
- 6
- Engine code
- M57TU2 D30
- Period covered
- 2005–2008
- Documented market
- Europe
Transmission
- Automatic · 6 speeds
Figures apply to the cited configuration and market; equipment and transmissions may vary by production date.
Specification source : [1] AutoKarnet
This version
231 hp (170 kW), rear-wheel drive, 6-speed automatic. Built from 2005 to 2008.
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In the range
It sits between the 730d (218 hp) and the 745d (300 hp). It replaces the 218 hp version built until 2005. The M57TU2 D30 engine is also fitted to: BMW Série 6 (E63/E64).
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Maintenance and records
Pads and discs
Per wear sensors
Front and rear tracked separately by CBS.
Source [1]Brake fluid
Every 24 months
24 months
Time-based replacement, whatever the mileage.
Source [1]Questions about this version (2)
Which engine is in the BMW Série 7 730d E65/E66?
The M57TU2 D30 diesel engine (2 993 cc), 231 hp (170 kW).
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Which oil for the BMW Série 7 730d?
A BMW Longlife-approved oil suited to the M57TU2 D30 engine.
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Documentary sources
- [1] Rédaction AutoKarnet
AutoKarnet · FR · Europe · Synthèse éditoriale AutoKarnet · Accessed 09/10/2026