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Engine died slowly was starting and shuting down now nothing
Vehicle: 2000 bmw 740i

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Do a compression test on the engine, By doing so you would have to rule out a mechanical  problem.

​ The timing chain with this type of engine has a tendency to jump, this is where a compression test would be helpful in determining if this is the cause.

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