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Know which generation you are looking at. The F01, built 2008 to 2015, was the first to carry this V8. Its successor, the G11/G12, ran 2015 to 2022 with a revised chassis and cabin. The newer generation is the safer buy for daily use; the F01 rewards a buyer who wants the older shape and has budgeted for its age.
The BMW 540 gives you six-cylinder pace with fewer mechanical faults than the segment average, for less outlay. The BMW 530 is a size down and shows less body or panel repair history than we would expect for the class. The Mercedes C300 is far cheaper if a V8 is not essential.
Tyres and electronics both need checking. 31% of the BMW 750s we inspect in the UAE have a mismatched or damaged set, against the 14% we would expect for saloons of this age and mileage here, and 25% carry an electrical or electronics fault against an expected 13%. Both are what a heavy, powerful car with this much onboard electronics looks like at higher mileage — negotiating points, not reasons to walk, provided you check them.
Tyres and electronics are where this car earns or loses your money, so read those sections of the CarSwitch inspection report closely before you commit to a BMW 750.