We've updated our reliability stats for the 3-Series / M3 to include owner experiences through the end of 2014. In terms of repair trips per 100 cars per year:
2015 3-Series / M3: 26, low, small sample size
2014 3-Series: 33, moderate
2013 3-Series 4dr: 27, low
2012 3-Series 2dr and wagon: 23, low, small sample size
2012 3-Series sedan: 43, moderate
2011 328: 53, moderate
2011 335: 52, moderate
2011 M3: 30, low, small sample size
2010 328: 51, moderate
2010 335: 71, high, very small sample size
2009 328: 35, low
2009 335: 51, moderate, small sample size
2009 M3: 88, high, very small sample size
2008 328: 90, high
2008 335: 77, moderate
2008 M3: 74, moderate
We'll have further updates in May and in August. The more owners participate, the more comprehensive and precise these will be.
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BMW 3-Series / M3 reliability ratings and comparisons
So, how have these cars been doing lately?
Our reliability stats for the 3-Series / M3 now include owner experiences through March 31, 2015. (Others are nearly a year behind.)
In terms of repair trips per 100 cars per year ("low" is best):
2013 3-Series 2dr: 33, moderate, very small sample size
2012 3-Series 2dr and wagon: 22, low, small sample size
2011 328: 66, moderate
2011 335: 60, moderate
2011 M3: 12, low, small sample size
2009 328: 35, low
2009 335: 58, moderate
2009 M3: 71, moderate, very small sample size
2008 328: 84, moderate
2008 335: 73, moderate
2008 M3: 83, moderate
No stat for a model year? Then we very much need more participants for it. Same for those with small sample size notes. Next updates in August and November.
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BMW 3-Series / M3 reliability
Our reliability stats for the 3-Series / M3 now cover the year ending June 30, 2015. (Others are over a year behind, and so report how these cars were doing when a year younger.)
Repair trips per 100 cars:
2014 3-Series: 34, moderate
2013 3-Series 2dr: 39, moderate, very small sample size
2013 3-Series 4dr: 23, low
2012 3-Series 2dr and wagon: 20, low, small sample size
2012 3-Series sedan: 47, moderate
2011 328: 59, moderate
2011 335: 60, moderate
2011 M3: 20, low, small sample size
2010 328: 60, moderate
2010 335: 100, high, very small sample size
2009 328: 44, low
2009 335: 51, moderate
2009 M3: 60, moderate, very small sample size
2008 328: 84, moderate
2008 335: 61, moderate
2008 M3: 69, moderate
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We've updated our reliability stats for the 3-Series / M3 to include owner experiences through September 30, 2015. In terms of repair trips per 100 cars per year:
2011 328: 53, moderate
2011 335: 68, high
2011 M3: 21, low, small sample size
2009 328: 61, moderate
2009 335: 41, low
2009 M3: 38, low, very small sample size
2008 328: 80, moderate
2008 335: 73, moderate
2008 M3: 65, moderate
We'll have further updates in February and in May. Additional participants are needed to provide precise stats for all model years.
For the details, including repair descriptions, and to sign up to help improve this information:
BMW 3-Series / M3 reliability ratings and comparisons
This is great information. I hope it is still getting updated.
Every quarter. I should be posting another update here soon, and updated stats are already present on the site.
We've updated our reliability stats for the 3-Series / M3 to include owner experiences through the end of 2015, about eight months ahead of other sources. In terms of repair trips per 100 cars per year--lower is better:
2013 3-Series 2dr: 28, low, very small sample size
2012 3-Series 2dr and wagon: 46, moderate, small sample size
2011 328: 48, moderate
2011 335: 68, high
2011 M3: 33, low, small sample size
2010 328: 72, moderate
2010 335: 141, high, very small sample size
2009 328: 64, moderate
2009 335: 40, low
2009 M3: 36, low, very small sample size
2008 328: 86, moderate
2008 335: 87, moderate
2008 M3: 45, low
No stat, or a small sample size? Then we especially need more owners involved for that model year.
For the repairs behind these stats, reliability information on other models, and to sign up to help improve this information:
BMW M3 reliability ratings and comparisons
We've updated our reliability stats for the 3-Series / M3 to include owner experiences through June 30, 2016. Reliability information elsewhere is based on a survey conducted in April 2015--well over a year ago.
Repair frequencies, in terms of repair trips per 100 cars per year (lower is better):
2011 328: 56, moderate
2011 335: 73, high
2011 M3: 41, moderate, small sample size
2010 328: 62, moderate
2010 335: 79, high, very small sample size
2009 328: 62, moderate
2009 335: 56, moderate
2009 M3: 36, low, very small sample size
2008 328: 69, moderate
2008 335: 103, high
2008 M3: 30, low
We'll have further updates in November and next February. The more owners participate, the more comprehensive and precise these will be.
For the repairs behind these stats, reliability information on other models, and to sign up to help improve this information:
BMW 3-Series / M3 reliability ratings and comparisons
really handy info, thanks!
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