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BMW X7 7-seater

Seven seats as standard and a third row reviewers rate for adults, but no Euro NCAP rating

Price from: £93,280
Boot, 7 seats up: 326 L
Seats: 6 or 7
Isofix points: 4
Length: 5,181mm

Quick answer

Is the BMW X7 a 7-seater?

Yes. Every UK X7 has seven seats as standard, with a six-seat layout using two individual second-row chairs available as an option.

Best for Adults in all three rows and heavy towing

On this page

Quick answer
Specifications
Boot space
Dimensions
Third row
Isofix
Engines
Price
Safety and recalls
Verdict
Good to know
Practicality
Alternatives
BMW X7 FAQs

The BMW X7 7-seater is one of the few SUVs whose third row reviewers rate for adults: Drive says even tall adults can travel comfortably back there. Both third-row seats have Isofix, as do the outer middle-row seats.

All three engines, the xDrive40i petrol, the xDrive40d diesel and the 530PS M60i, use mild hybrid assistance and an eight-speed automatic. The drawbacks are size, at 5,181mm long and 2,000mm wide before mirrors, and safety data, because Euro NCAP has never crash-tested the X7.

BMW X7 specifications

Seats and space
Body	SUV
Seats	6 or 7
Seat layout	2-3-2
Boot, 7 seats up	326 litres
Boot, 5 seats up	750 litres
Boot, maximum	2,120 litres
Third row suits	Adults
Isofix points	4 (outer seats in row 2 and both seats in row 3)
Isofix in row 3	Yes

Size, power and price
Length	5,181mm
Width without mirrors	2,000mm
Width with mirrors	2,218mm
Height	1,835mm
Wheelbase	3,105mm
Fuel, with seven seats	Petrol, diesel, mild hybrid
Gearbox	Automatic only
Price from	£93,280
Towing, braked	3,500kg

BMW X7 boot space

7 seats up: 326L
5 seats up: 750L
Maximum: 2,120L

With all seven seats in use the boot holds 326 litres, the 9th largest of the 29 SUVs with a published boot figure and 86 litres more than the median. With five seats in use the boot holds 750 litres, rising to a maximum of 2,120 litres.

Boot space with seven seats up, litres

Largest: Mercedes-Benz GLS355 L
BMW X7326 L
Median of 29 SUVs with a figure240 L
Smallest: Citroen C3 Aircross40 L

BMW X7 boot space is easy to overstate. BMW UK's model page describes its 750 to 2,120 litre range as applying with all three rows in use, but reviewers measure 750 litres with the third row folded. With all seven seats up, Auto Express and Drive both measure 326 litres, while carwow says 320 in its review and 300 on its specification page.

The third-row seats fold electrically, so switching between seven seats and the bigger load space needs no lifting. See how that compares in our 7-seater boot space comparison.

How it is measured BMW UK quotes 750 to 2,120 litres (basis not stated) and its model page describes that range as applying with all three rows in use, but reviewers measure 750 litres with the third row folded. The 326-litre seven-seat figure comes from Auto Express and Drive; carwow says 320 litres in its review and 300 on its specification page.

BMW X7 dimensions

Length: 5,181mm5.18m · 17ft 0in
Width: 2,000mm2.00m · 6ft 7in
Height: 1,835mm1.83m · 6ft 0in

Wheelbase 3,105mmLength 5,181mmHeight 1,835mmWidth 2,000mmMirrors 2,218mm

Side and top views to scale, from the official dimensions. The outline is a generic SUV shape, not the exact profile.

At 5,181mm (5.18m, 17ft 0in) long, the X7 is 307mm longer than the median SUV, and the 5th longest of the 37 SUVs we track. It is 2,000mm wide without mirrors (2,218mm with them) and 1,835mm tall. The wheelbase, the distance between the front and rear axles, is 3,105mm.

Compare the X7 with other cars

Third row: who fits?

Third row suitsAdults

Drive says even tall adults can travel comfortably in the back row, while carwow suggests only very tall passengers will feel short of space and praises the thigh support. Auto Express finds the high floor makes climbing in awkward, though the gap is wide and the second row moves electrically. The third-row seats also fold electrically.

Reviewers rate the X7's third row for adults. Drive says even tall adults can travel comfortably back there, and carwow suggests only very tall passengers will feel short of space, praising the thigh support.

Getting in is the weak point. Auto Express finds the high floor makes climbing in awkward, although the gap is wide and the second row moves electrically. The optional six-seat layout swaps the middle bench for two individual chairs, which Auto Express says improves access. For rivals, see 7-seaters with the most third-row space.

Seat
Isofix point
Driver

Isofix and child seats

4Isofix points

The X7 has four Isofix points: outer seats in row 2 and both seats in row 3. That is enough for three Isofix child seats, though whether three fit side by side depends on the seats you choose.

Engines and fuel economy

Gearbox: automatic only.

BMW X7 engines and motors
Version	Fuel	Power	Gearbox	Seven seats
xDrive40i (mild hybrid)	Petrol	381PS	Automatic	Yes
xDrive40d (mild hybrid)	Diesel	352PS	Automatic	Yes
M60i xDrive (mild hybrid)	Petrol	530PS	Automatic	Yes

Official fuel economy and CO2

Official fuel economy and CO2 for the BMW X7
Variant	Fuel	Gearbox	MPG	CO2 g/km
X7 xDrive40d M Sport	Mild hybrid	Automatic (8-speed)	35.3	211
X7 xDrive40d Excellence	Mild hybrid	Automatic (8-speed)	34.9	212
X7 xDrive40i Excellence	Mild hybrid	Automatic (8-speed)	29.4	217
X7 xDrive40i M Sport	Mild hybrid	Automatic (8-speed)	29.1	218
X7 xDrive M60i xDrive	Mild hybrid	Automatic (8-speed)	23.3	276
X7 M60i xDrive	Mild hybrid	Automatic (8-speed)	23.3	292
X7 M60i xDrive	Mild hybrid	Automatic (8-speed)	21.8	274

Source: Vehicle Certification Agency, data updated 4 October 2026.

BMW X7 price

From£93,280

carwow RRP for the xDrive40i Excellence, the cheapest version it lists (the xDrive40d Excellence is £94,375). Drive says the range starts at £94,375 with the xDrive40d Excellence; BMW UK does not show prices on its model pages.

Prices checked October 2026.

Safety and recalls

DVSA recalls

The DVSA lists 12 recalls for the X7. The latest 10:

24 October 2024 · Ref R/2024/414 · 1 vehicles
Hydraulic Brake System Unit Replacement
On affected vehicles the brake servomotor was improperly welded. The weld seam might not withstand the stresses caused under high brake pressure leading to a requirement for a higher brake effort increasing the braking distance.
Remedy: Affected vehicles will have the hydraulic unit of the brake system replaced.
Built 13 May 2024 to 13 May 2024
13 September 2024 · Ref R/2024/383 · 2,199 vehicles
Integrated Braking System
On certain vehicles the Integrated Brake (IB) system may be impaired due to contamination between electrical contacts.
Remedy: Vehicles that may be affected by contamination are required to have the vehicle’s software updated which can detect signal interference before it occurs. If symptoms are detected you should refrain from use of the vehicle and the affected Integrated Brake (IB) system component will be replaced.
Built 14 July 2022 to 14 August 2024
20 May 2024 · Ref R/2024/262 · 19 vehicles
Seat Belt Warning (Front Seat Belts)
On affected vehicles the hall sensor in the driver and passenger front seat belt stalks may not have been correctly installed and it may indicate the seat belt is inserted correctly when it actually is not.
Remedy: On affected vehicles the seat belt stalks will be tested and replaced if necessary.
Built 11 April 2024 to 20 April 2024
7 March 2024 · Ref R/2024/119 · 1,040 vehicles
Integrated Braking System
On affected vehicles an unexpected loss of hydraulic brake assistance may occur and may result in a different pedal behaviour under specific conditions an extended braking distance may be experienced and ABS/Stability control may be impaired
Remedy: On the affected vehicles the Integrated Brake System will be replaced
Built 14 July 2022 to 6 September 2023
20 October 2023 · Ref R/2024/156 · 32 vehicles
Checking potential vehicle damage
On affected vehicles risk of potential flooding could have occurred leading to salt water ingress whilst parked in port awaiting shipping
Remedy: The affected vehicles will be thoroughly checked cleaned and reworked as required
Built 24 June 2023 to 26 August 2023
17 October 2022 · Ref R/2022/294 · 4 vehicles
SPRING IN BACKREST MECHANISM OF THIRD ROW SEATING MAY BE INCORRECTLY INSTALLED
The compression spring in the backrest mechanism of the 3rd row seating may be incorrectly installed or missing which can affect the ability of the backrest to lock into place when upright.
Remedy: Check compression springs on the backrest frame (third-row seating) and rework if necessary.
Built 4 January 2019 to 19 August 2021
22 August 2022 · Ref R/2022/255 · 322,745 vehicles
Undetected EGR System leaks may cause thermal activity in the intake manifold
Undetected EGR System leaks may cause thermal activity in the intake manifold.
Remedy: The engine management control unit (DDE) will be programmed with improved software incorporating the latest OBD functionality.
Built 4 January 2019 to 28 July 2020
27 April 2021 · Ref R/2021/156 · 35 vehicles
INCORRECT HEADREST RODS MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED IN THE BACKREST OF THE SECOND ROW OF SEATS ON THE OUTER SIDE
Incorrect headrest rods may have been installed in the backrest of the second row of seats on the outer side.
Remedy: On affected vehicles the outer headrest of the second seat row will be checked and replaced if necessary.
Built 10 February 2021 to 13 February 2021
22 February 2021 · Ref R/2021/054 · 139 vehicles
THE INTEGRATED BRAKE SYSTEM HYDRAULIC UNIT MAY HAVE BEEN PRODUCED INCORRECTLY
The Integrated Brake system hydraulic unit may have been produced incorrectly
Remedy: Replace the Integrated Brake system hydraulic unit.
Built 17 February 2020 to 18 March 2020
25 January 2021 · Ref R/2021/015 · 388 vehicles
THE BATTERY CABLES ON THE 48V STARTER GENERATOR MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SUFFICIENTLY SECURED DURING PRODUCTION
The battery cables on the 48V starter generator may not have been sufficiently secured during the production process.
Remedy: Check the screw connection of the 48V positive / negative battery cables on the starter generator and rework if necessary.
Built 5 August 2020 to 5 January 2021

Recall data updated 4 October 2026. Ask a dealer to check a specific car by its registration.

BMW X7 verdict: pros and cons

Our verdict The X7 is a full-size luxury SUV with a third row that reviewers rate for adults and Isofix on four seats. It is very large, has never been crash-tested by Euro NCAP and has 326 litres of boot with all seven seats up.

Pros

Third row rated for adults by Drive and carwow
Isofix on four seats, including both in the third row
3,500kg braked towing on every engine (BMW UK)

Cons

Never crash-tested by Euro NCAP
5,181mm long and 2,000mm wide before mirrors
High third-row floor makes climbing in awkward (Auto Express)

Good to know

Euro NCAP has never crash-tested the X7 (carwow, Auto Express)
The six-seat option cost £660 when Auto Express reviewed the car in 2023 and improves access to the third row (Auto Express)
Every engine uses mild hybrid assistance and an eight-speed automatic, and BMW UK rates all three for 3,500kg braked towing; Auto Express's 2023 review quoted 2,200kg to 2,700kg (BMW UK, Auto Express)
BMW UK lists the X7 at 5,181mm long and 1,835mm tall, while Auto Express's 2023 review gives 5,151mm and 1,805mm (BMW UK, Auto Express)
A next-generation X7 is in development (Auto Express)

Practicality

BMW X7 dimensions are the main practical drawback. BMW UK lists it at 5,181mm long, 2,000mm wide without mirrors (2,218mm with them) and 1,835mm tall, so measure your garage before ordering. Auto Express's 2023 review gave 5,151mm and 1,805mm, but BMW's current figures are the ones to plan around.

Towing is a strength: BMW UK rates all three engines at 3,500kg braked, although Auto Express's 2023 review quoted 2,200kg to 2,700kg, so confirm the limit for the exact car. Our car size comparison tool sets the X7 against other 7-seaters.

Alternatives to the BMW X7

Audi

Q9

SUV · six or seven seats

From: £103,900
Length: 5,310mm
Isofix: 3

Land Rover

Defender 130

SUV · five, seven or eight seats

From: £84,250
Boot, 7 up: 290 L
Length: 5,358mm

Mercedes-Benz

GLS

SUV · seven seats

From: £99,995
Boot, 7 up: 355 L
Length: 5,217mm

Audi

Q7

SUV · seven seats

From: £81,665
Boot, 7 up: 210 L
Length: 5,056mm

BMW X7 FAQs

How big is the BMW X7 boot with all seven seats up?

326 litres with all seven seats in use, 750 litres with five seats in use and a maximum of 2,120 litres.

How long is the BMW X7?

The BMW X7 is 5,181mm long (5.18m, 17ft 0in), 2,000mm wide without its mirrors and 1,835mm tall.

How many Isofix points does the BMW X7 have?

Four: outer seats in row 2 and both seats in row 3.

Can adults sit in the third row of the BMW X7?

Yes. The third row is roomy enough for adults.

Is there a hybrid BMW X7 7-seater?

Yes. With seven seats you can have mild hybrid versions.

Has the BMW X7 been crash tested by Euro NCAP?

No. Euro NCAP has never crash-tested the X7, according to carwow and Auto Express, so there is no star rating to compare with other large SUVs.

Is the six-seat BMW X7 worth it?

It depends on who sits in the back. Seven seats are standard. The six-seat option replaces the middle bench with two individual chairs, which Auto Express says improves access to the third row; it cost £660 when Auto Express reviewed the car in 2023.

Keep seven seats if you regularly carry three across the middle row. Choose six if adults or older children use the third row often.

Is a new BMW X7 coming?

Auto Express reports that a next-generation X7 is in development. The current car is the first generation, facelifted in 2022.

Sources BMW UK, carwow, Auto Express, Drive (Honest John) BMW X7 review, Drive (Honest John), DVSA, VCA