Cheap BMW i7 Timing Chain
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Buying a used BMW i7 timing chain: what matters
Fitment on a used timing chain varies by vehicle, so a bit of detail goes a long way. Our request form covers what breakers need to know, so every quote you get back is for the correct part:
- State whether it's petrol or diesel
- State the engine code if known
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Fitment questions
Does a BMW i7 have a timing chain?
No – the BMW i7 is a fully electric vehicle and has no internal combustion engine, so it has no timing chain whatsoever. Electric motors have no valvetrain, camshafts, or crankshaft timing to synchronise, making a timing chain physically impossible on this model. If you've been quoted a timing chain for a BMW i7, there may have been a mix-up with another BMW model in the same era.
I searched for a timing chain for my BMW i7 – what part do I actually need?
Because the i7 is all-electric, the drivetrain components you might need are things like the electric drive unit, reduction gearbox, power electronics, or high-voltage battery components rather than any combustion engine parts. If you're hearing a rattling or mechanical noise, the fault is more likely in the suspension, wheel bearings, or electric motor assembly. Speak to a breaker and give them your full registration so they can identify the correct electric drivetrain part for your vehicle.
Could a timing chain from a BMW 7 Series (G70 petrol) fit an i7?
No – the i7 shares the G70 body platform with the petrol and mild-hybrid 7 Series, but the i7's drivetrain is entirely electric and contains no engine at all. A timing chain from a G70 740i or 760i would have no application on an i7 even though the cars look identical from the outside. If you own the petrol 7 Series rather than the i7, confirm your exact engine code from your V5 or a VIN check before sourcing a timing chain, as chain configuration varies by engine.
Does the trim level of my i7 – xDrive60, M70, or eDrive50 – affect whether it has a timing chain?
No – every i7 variant, including the xDrive60, eDrive50, and the high-performance M70, uses an all-electric powertrain with no combustion engine, so none of them have a timing chain regardless of trim. Trim level on the i7 affects battery size, motor configuration, and interior specification, but not the presence of any combustion engine components. If you need a drivetrain part, tell the breaker your exact trim and registration so they can match the correct electric motor or gearbox unit.
My BMW i7 was registered in 2023 – does the year affect whether it has a timing chain?
No – the i7 launched in 2022 and every example built since, regardless of registration year, is fully electric and has never been offered with a petrol or diesel combustion engine in the UK. There is therefore no year or facelift variant of the i7 that would have a timing chain. If your query relates to a different BMW model from the same period, supply your registration or VIN to a breaker who can confirm exactly what engine and associated parts your car has.