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Reliability Database
BMW

3 Series

Luxury Sedan
Best Engine ✅ Recommended (3.7)
4 Generations
13 Engines Rated
13,479 Total Complaints
Engine Ratings
7 recommended 6 avoid

Generation Timeline

2000-2006 E46
8 engines
5,142 complaints 🔥 179 ☠ 5
4.4L 8-cyl ✅ Recommended (3.7)
→
2006-2011 E90
3 engines
4,738 complaints 🔥 242 ☠ 1
3.0L 6-cyl ❌ Avoid (1.0)
→
2012-2018 F30
2 engines
3,341 complaints 🔥 98
3.0L 6-cyl ❌ Avoid (1.7)
→
2019-2025 G20
0 engines
258 complaints 🔥 12
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