How often do BMW have problems?

How often do BMW have problems?

U.S. News shared 2017 data indicating BMW models averaged 139 problems per 100 vehicles. Mercedes-Benz averaged a similar but slightly lower 131 issues per 100 models. The general belief is that most vehicles from other automakers won’t experience problems beyond normal wear-and-tear before 100,000 miles.

Do BMWs break down often?

New BMWs under their warranty break down just as much as most other cars. The problem with Beemers is that they loose their value so rapidly that a lot of people buy them downstream, who cannot afford the maintenance, and booom !

Is a BMW with 200k miles Good?

Generally speaking, BMW cars are good for high mileage. They tend to max out at between 150-250,000 miles. So, anything in that range is seen as possibly too high a mileage to warrant buying the car. But, most BMW’s are in the high mileage bracket when they hit 60-80,000 miles.

Is BMW good after 100k miles?

What is considered high mileage for a BMW? While most BMW’s can last between 100,000 – 250,000 miles, high mileage is actually considered slightly lower than this. Most dealers will avoid stocking BMW’s that are above 100,000, and some even consider 60-80,000 to be high mileage for these cars.

How many miles can a BMW last without problems?

However, on the opposite end, there are also plenty of BMW’s that surpass 100,000 miles with no issues, or few minor issues. Our 2008 BMW 535i has experienced more than its fair share of issues, while our 2007 335i and 2008 135i have been reliable cars overall.

Are high mileage BMWs worth buying?

High mileage BMWs can offer a ton of value to second, third and fourth owners, but once you get around that 100,000 mile marker it becomes paramount that the vehicle has been well maintained. The last thing you want is to purchase a ten year old E90 3 Series with 120,000 miles on it and the previous owner took abysmal care of the vehicle.

What are the most common problems with a BMW?

BMW Common Problems. 1 BMW Electrical Issues. Just to name a few, you may notice issues develop with the door lock actuators, window regulators, faulty tire pressure monitor 2 BMW Oil Leaks. 3 BMW Cooling System Issues. 4 Thoughts on BMW Reliability.

Which BMWs should you avoid at high mileage?

Here are some specific BMWs I would recommend that you stay away from at the high mileage mark. Early Model Turbocharger E90s: Although BMW warrantied certain N54 issues specifically because of the early E90 twin turbocharger problems, the vehicles are well out of warranty at this point.