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 · 2002–2005
BMW Série 7 730i E65/E66 · 231 hp (2002 to 2005)
The BMW Série 7 730i of the E65/E66 generation uses the M54B30 petrol engine with 231 hp.
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Identify the car and prepare its maintenanceTechnical specifications
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Power
- 231 PS / 170 kW
- Displacement
- 2 979 cm³
- Cylinders
- 6
- Engine code
- M54B30
- Period covered
- 2002–2005
- 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 2002 to 2005.
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In the range
It is the entry-level petrol version of this generation. The M54B30 engine is also fitted to: BMW Série 3 (E46), BMW X3 (E83), BMW X5 (E53), BMW Z3 (E36/7 – E36/8), BMW Z4 (E85/E86).
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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 730i E65/E66?
The M54B30 petrol engine (2 979 cc), 231 hp (170 kW).
AutoKarnet advice
Which oil for the BMW Série 7 730i?
A BMW Longlife-approved oil suited to the M54B30 engine.
AutoKarnet advice
Documentary sources
- [1] Rédaction AutoKarnet
AutoKarnet · FR · Europe · Synthèse éditoriale AutoKarnet · Accessed 09/10/2026